Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Wales & West Truck & Bus (Volvo) in Swindon, SN3 4ND
. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DVSA standard.

Recruiting now.

• Carry out vehicle servicing and safety inspections.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance.
• Repair and replace parts on trucks and buses.
• Use modern equipment to diagnose faults.
• Understand important rules around vehicle safety, legal checks and Operator (O) licences.

In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involves a mix of academic learning and on-the-job training.

• Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised.
• Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day.
• Attending block release to the Volvo Training Academy in Derby, DE21 7BH
  every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by Wales & West Truck & Bus.

• Full-time employment from day one.
• Competitive salary.
• Holiday pay.
• Residential training with expert support and guidance.
• Internationally recognised accreditation.
• Fully paid for training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation.
• Team building and special events

On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:

• Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician level 3 (ST0068/AP02)

• No previous automotive qualifications are needed.
• You must have GCSE 9-4 (A*
  - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths and we will support you to help develop your knowledge further.
• Predicated/MOCK grades are acceptable at application stage.

• Punctuality and good timekeeping.
• Workplace maturity and professionalism.
• Proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.

You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as HGVs, trucks and buses. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina.

• A logical approach to problem-solving.
• An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills.

WW Truck & Bus (Volvo) provide all their apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation.

Closing Dates:
Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.