Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician

About this opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to secure an apprenticeship in heavy vehicle repair at MFS Commercials in Audenshaw.

A normal day would include:

• Assisting the qualified mechanics with the service and repair of the company’s own fleet of vehicles
• Helping with housekeeping tasks in the workshop
• Learning how to service and inspect the vehicles
• Learning to remove and replace components in Engine, Chassis, Electrical and Transmission systems and also learn how to diagnose and repair faults in these systems.

A one-week trial is being offered, the success applicant will then move on to a HGV Apprenticeship. The successful applicant will be someone who is very flexible, highly motivated and can work well under their own initiative as well as being a team player.

What you could go on to do:
Full time permanent Heavy Vehicle Technician.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company. Hands on training will be provided combining a mix of day release and on the job training with onsite assessor support, assessing every 4/6 weeks.

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE’s C/4 in maths, English and ICT are preferable

Personal Qualities

Successful applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and dynamic, have the ability to work as part of a team, and assist colleagues in the day to day duties of managing a busy and challenging workshop environment.

Candidates must have the capability to follow instructions and guidance working closely with a mentor. Importantly the right person will demonstrate consistently high levels of professionalism that is true of the brand they are representing. A passion for motor vehicle is essential.

Skills

MFS Commercials is willing to provide all training required however would prefer learners with GCSE’s C and above in maths, English and science as a minimum