HEAVY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
Reporting To: Hub Workshop Manager
Liaising with:
* VMU Employees
* Transport Administrative Employees
* Transport Suppliers/Agencies
* Depots/Linehaul/Transport Personnel
Oldbury/Hinckley/Burbage/Smethwick, UK
Full-time
Department: Transport
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
Working Pattern: Days & Nights
Purpose of Position
* To develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of commercial vehicle repairs and maintenance
* To attain qualifications in automotive engineering through a modern apprenticeship
* To be capable of continuing employment with DPD at the close of the apprenticeship program as a fully qualified and skilled HGV Mechanical Engineer.
Key Tasks/Areas of responsibility
* Housekeeping and preparation of workshop at start of shift
* Assisting trained employees in vehicle repairs and maintenance as appropriate
* Maintaining workshop quality standards in health and safety and procedures
* Covering the role of steam cleaner/valeter/store person for absence/holidays
* To undergo any other tasks as requested by the assigned Mechanical Engineer
* Adherence to the Health and Safety policy
* To participate in an Apprenticeship Scheme, attending on an appropriate college course relevant to the trade, as required and receiving ‘on the job’ training
* To ensure all college records, logbooks etc are kept up to date, in accordance with the apprenticeship requirements
* Work with increasing independence as the apprenticeship progresses
* Participate in all training initiatives specific to the duties required
* Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by line management
Additional Information
What we’re looking for;
* Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet)
* Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* High attention to detail to produce accurate and quality work
* Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)
Special Conditions
Rates of Pay: for each year of apprenticeship based on a percentage of a skilled salary.
1st Year – TBC
2nd Year – TBC
* Study leave
* Opportunity to work in a clean, health and safety conscious environment
* Funded Training to develop your skills
* The opportunity to progress your career within the business
Key Measures of Performance
* Compliance to training and qualification schedule
* Productivity
* Attendance record
* Training reports
* Assigned mentor reports
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