Apprentice HGV Mechanic

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Apprentice HGV Mechanic

Location: Tamworth East

Job Description:

Join us as an Apprentice HGV mechanic and develop your skills to help us deliver what matters by keeping our vehicles on the road. The size and diversity of our fleet means you'll have the opportunity to develop and expand your mechanical skills — help repair and maintain light vans, tractor and trailer units and our growing alternative fuel fleet. If you're a car mechanic, we'll offer training so you can learn how to repair HGVs, too.

What You’ll Get:

• A competitive basic salary of £16,598, increasing yearly to £31,117 on completion of apprenticeship. Additional shift premium (£2.00 per hour between 8pm-6am) and overtime at time and a half.
• 4 year apprenticeship with college modules and on the job training and experience, resulting in full HGV mechanic qualification.
• A company pension scheme, holiday pay, life assurance, discounts at major retailers (including Apple and cinemas) and attractions (including Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits.
• Industry-leading training, including electric vehicle training, programme and workshop manager qualification.
• Opportunities to progress with our 'promotion from within' policy
• General tool allowance of £30 per month gross
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Work from 06:00 to 14:30 and 14:00 to 22:30 alternate shifts Monday to Friday
• Keep our iconic vehicles on the road by expertly handling a variety of repairs and maintenance on our large fleet
• Carry out regular maintenance inspections, complete online records and control stock
• Work with your fellow mechanics to achieve maintenance targets quickly, safely and reliably
  
  

What You Need:

• Initiative, planning skills and a flexible, enthusiastic approach
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• A C1, 7.5-tonne licence would be a bonus but isn't essential
  
  

Is this the challenge you've been waiting for? Apply now!

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Permanent

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