HGV Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Veolia UK
Location
Medway City Estate, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
What you will do in your working day
Job Title - Level 3 HGV Technician Apprentice
Location - Rochester workshop
Pay - £10.18 per hour (this will rise from April 2024)
At Veolia, we’re passionate about protecting the environment. All around the globe, Veolia is committed to delivering cutting-edge environmental solutions.
The role incorporates study and completion of the HGV Level 3 Apprenticeship whilst working in our Rochester Workshop.
We will equip you with the relevant knowledge and technology, allowing you to make a difference by building a better, more sustainable future for our people and the planet.
Apprenticeship programme
During this 3 - year academic programme, we will help you to develop your practical skills and knowledge required for you to succeed in this role.
Throughout this programme, you will continue to develop your behaviours such as team working, problem-solving and customer focus. Veolia as a business is not only interested in what you accomplish, but the manner you do it in.
You will attend our Fleet Academy in Bristol whilst undertaking this apprenticeship programme on a block basis.
Whilst on the programme you will learn:
- HGV engineering principles - including vehicle applications, configurations, designs, diagnostics, technologies and vehicle testing standards and maintenance schedules.
- HGV engineering practices - including inspecting, servicing, maintaining vehicles and quality checks and roadside assistance.
- Using engineering tools and equipment – including hand and power tools, engineering and technical manuals and diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment.
- Health and safety standards and legislation within a bus and coach environment - including the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and operator licensing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for carrying out inspection and maintenance on a variety of HGV vehicles but mainly Refuse Collection Vehicles to DVSA standards.
- Carry out servicing of vehicles as per OEM recommendations.
- Carry out diagnostics on a variety of systems on a vehicle to correctly diagnose faults before repair.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and comply legally.
What is required
- You will also need to meet our entry criteria:
GCSE grade A*- C or grades 4 - 9 (or equivalent), including Maths and English predicted grade/predicted.
Veolia Rewards and Benefits
- The option to join our attractive Veolia pension scheme.
- Access to Veolia rewards, benefits and discounts.
- Access to financial and mental health support.
- 25 days of annual leave and statutory bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program - offers a variety of confidential services to help identify and address problems that impact the workplace.
You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without restriction on beginning employment.
Veolia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration.
Please note that if a high number of quality applications are received, this vacancy may close early. To avoid disappointment, please apply with plenty of time before the stated advert closing date.
The training you will be getting
- Block release
- End point assessment
- English and maths functional skills, if required
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 apprenticeship qualification
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- A full time position will be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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Salary
£21.17k per annum
