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Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Veolia • Level 3 • Greater London, Greater London, GB • £22k - £22.05k / year • 1w ago

Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician ApprenticeSalary: £22,048 per annum plus Veolia benefitsHours: 40 hours per week, Monday - FridayLocation: Veolia Stubbs Mead Depot, Factory Ln, Croydon CR0 3RLProgramme 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 AprilWhen 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 plus 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 & Science
Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work with others
Full UK driving licence (Desirable)

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.

What's next?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 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! 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 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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.