Apprentice Vehicle Technician; HGV

Apprentice Vehicle Technician (HGV) (Level
3)

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At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Vehicle Technician Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes.

All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. At Severn Trent we provide the perfect mix between hands‑on experience and a formal qualification, enabling our apprentices to make a real lasting difference to our customers and communities, not just for now, but far into the future.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

You will be based at Staverton in Gloucestershire, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to be based in a workshop each day whilst working on Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), gaining your exposure to manufacture specific vehicles.

You will study towards becoming a vehicle technician role, where you will be able to put your skills to action.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1‑1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be studying towards an A Level 3 qualification in Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician. You can find more information about this qualification (known as a standard) by following this link: https://sk We encourage you to read this additional information before applying.

• Carry out basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes
• Use diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s
• Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem‑solving techniques to establish faults
• Carry out detailed repairs on vehicles up to 44 tonnes
• Triage vehicles and rectify on the spot defects for all vehicles, including tankers
• Use industry standard in‑house software

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving
• Need to be quick on your feet to respond, as no two days are the same on the front line
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams, as well as being approachable and communicating with customers
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and…