Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Technician (Biffa Warwick)
Biffa Waste Management, Warwick
Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Technician (Biffa Warwick)
£16,640 a year
Biffa Waste Management, Warwick
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Today!
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Location ref: Warwick
Full Job Description
Introduction
GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Heavy Mechanic on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.
About the Employer
Biffa is one of the UK’s leading sustainable waste management companies, providing essential waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery services to businesses and communities across the country. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Biffa works to reduce waste, increase recycling, and support a cleaner environment.
What You'll Do
- Service and repair vehicle chassis and cabs to VOSA requirements, as well as MOT preparation and presentation
- Maintain and repair waste handling equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, both electronically and on paper
- Support H&S issues to maintain the OHSAS18001 standard already achieved
Requirements:
- Inspection of heavy vehicles
- Diagnosing and rectifying chassis units including pneumatic braking systems and components
- Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle engine and component faults, vehicle transmission and component faults and vehicle electrical system faults
- Isolating and re-energising high voltage systems on an electric vehicle
Training Outcome
Possibility of full-time employment.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday. 40 hours a week. Times to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Training Provider: GTG TRAINING LIMITED