MAN Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Apprenticeship

A MAN Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Apprentice is required. This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Standard programme-with Pufleet Commercials in Thurrock. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard. Duties include: replacing/repairing engine parts.

Role

Purfleet Commercials are MAN Truck & Bus leading approved dealer and as their training provider, Remit are recruiting for an apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician for their Manor Road, West Thurrock depot.

There is a lot involved in keeping HGVs on the road, so you will gain a full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks, Operators (O) licence’s and legal obligations and as a Technician apprentice, you will receive training to the manufacturer and DVSAs standard.

A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over such as HGV's and buses.

  • Servicing - carrying out checks
  • Maintenance - replacing/repairing engine parts
  • Diagnostics - using the latest diagnostic equipment

As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.

Training

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 18 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:

  • IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English & maths (if required).

As an apprentice, you will be a full-time employee from the very beginning and while training you’ll be earning your place as an integral part of the workshop team.

Once you have achieved your qualification, you will have further opportunities to progress to positions such as Shift Supervisor, Service Manager or even Master Technician.

Apprenticeship Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Training Provider
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
Working Week
40 hours, 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Expected Duration
32 Months
Positions Available
3
Closing Date
Sunday, 2nd June 2024
Start Date
Monday, 1st July 2024

Desired Skills

  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • Mechanically minded

Qualifications

  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)
  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)

About the Employer

PURFLEET COMMERCIALS LIMITED
Established in 1984, initially repairing local road tankers, PCL Group became an authorised ERF distributor - supporting the growing number of road tanker/haulage fleets in the area in 1997. Following MANs purchase of ERF in 2001, PCL Group soon became an approved MAN ERF UK franchisee and has since grown the business to become one of the manufacturers largest UK dealers. PCL Group has been working closely, in partnership with MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd and its unique UpTime Principal initiative – designed to deliver the highest standards of after sales service – since its conception.
Company
PURFLEET COMMERCIALS LIMITED
Location
Parker House, Manor Road, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,560.00
Posted
Company
PURFLEET COMMERCIALS LIMITED
Location
Parker House, Manor Road, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,560.00
Posted