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Transport Salary (£): £, Apprentice Vehicle Technician (HGV) (Level )
Apprentice Vehicle Technician (HGV) (Level )
LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT
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 % of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly, 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.
LET’S TELL YOU MORE
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.
HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?
You will be based at Shelton in Shrewsbury, 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 - 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 a Level qualification in Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician. You can find more information about this qualification (known as a standard) by following We encourage you to read this additional information before applying.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
You will expand your knowledge of:
1. How to carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
2. How to contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes
3. Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
4. How to follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults
5. How to carry out detailed repairs on vehicles up to tonnes
6. Triaging vehicles and rectify on the spot defects- For all vehicles including tankers
7. Learn how to use industry standard an in-house software
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.
If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:
8. A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
9. A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
10. Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.
11. No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
12. Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams, as well as being approachable and communicating with customers
13. Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
14. Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to meetings and training days
15. Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment
16. Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
17. Excellent problem-solving skills
18. A curiosity for vehicles and how they work
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.
Location: Shelton, Shrewsbury, SY BJ
Standard: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician
Link to Standard:
Apprenticeship Level:
Apprenticeship Duration: months (excluding EPA)
Starting Salary: £,
Entry Criteria: If you don't already have GCSEs in English and maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship, which is an alternative to GCSEs and achieve a Level. This must be achieved prior to completion of your apprenticeship.
Driving Requirements: You must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle upon starting this apprenticeship
Please note, some of our sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport. It is your responsibility to ensure you can arrive safely at work for your start time each day, so please consider this before applying.
You will be working hours per week Monday to Friday, across a am – / am – pm / am – pm working pattern.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
19. days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year)
20. Annual bonus scheme (of up to £,, which is subject to eligibility)
21. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute
22. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
23. Dedicated training and development with our Academy
24. Retail Offers
25. Family friendly policies
26. Two paid volunteering days per year
As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about at Severn Trent.
LET’S GO
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
27. Roles close on th March at Midday (pm)
28. Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through April and May
29. Estimated start date- September
To find out more about working with us, search LifeatSevernTrent on social media.
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.