Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Veolia • Level 3 • Watford, England, United Kingdom • 1m ago

Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Salary: £22,048 per annum with an annual tool allowance plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 06:00am - 14:30pm

Location: Veolia, Wiggenhall Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0FB

Programme Duration: Up to 36 months

Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 17th - 24th March and assessment days will take place between w/c 31st March - 7th April

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet’s natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Apprenticeship Programme;

During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.

As well as this, you’ll also gain a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Certificate, Level 3 NVQ (Competency) in Maintenance & Working Safely (H&S) Certificate.

With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you’ll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing;

Carrying out inspections and maintenance on a variety of HGV vehicles, mainly on refuse collection vehicles to DVSA standards
Servicing vehicles as per OEM recommendations
Carrying out diagnostics on a variety of systems to correctly diagnose faults before repair
Ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and complies legally

What we're looking for;

A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths & English
Good problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn new skills
Full UK driving licence (Desirable)

What's next?

Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £22,048.00 per year

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