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TNT - Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician (Summer Start)

TNT Express UK Ltd
Pay: £254.28
Location: Northamptonshire Wellingborough United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Jul 2019
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02799977
2019-02-11 2019-04-03

Job Description

Every Year our teams deliver up to 150 million items through our network. Having the largest individual share of the national market and employing over 8,000 people in the UK there is no better time to join The People Network.



At TNT our workforce is our future. With that in mind we are expanding our industry recognised 5 Year Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Scheme and we currently have an opportunity to join our local depot.



Have you always had a passion or interest for all things mechanical? Did you tinker with cars and engines and wondered how to make a career out of it? If so, why not apply to be part of our programme.



As an Engineering Technician Apprentice you will form part of a professional on site engineering team who are responsible for maintaining our large and varied fleet, ranging from company cars to trucks and trailers. To ensure this diverse fleet is serviced and maintained to the highest standards we are looking for driven, enthusiastic and self motivated individuals to join our team.



Vehicle repair is challenging, practical work – every vehicle will present a new problem to solve but you’ll feel satisfied when the job is done and the vehicle is back on the road.



With the support of our Depot Engineers and Workshop Managers you will learn new skills and work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. If you successfully complete the apprenticeship you will be offered the opportunity to join the team on a permanent basis as a skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technician. This really is a superb opportunity to join a leading organisation and secure a successful career in Engineering.



Some of the tasks you will be working on include:




  • Vehicle safety inspections

  • Observing and assisting senior technicians

  • Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines

  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components

  • Maintaining repair and service records

  • Following health and safety procedures

  • Using engineering tools and equipment - including hand and power tools, engineering and technical manuals and diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment



We are interested to hear from people with any of these qualities:




  • A passion for engineering

  • Able to demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal

  • Proactive, highly motivated and keen to develop new skills

  • Numerate with good attention to detail

  • Ability to work on multiple tasks

  • Demonstrable abilities of honesty and reliability

  • GCSE’s or equivalent Grade C or above in Math’s and English

  • Able to commit to a 5 year programme


Personal Qualities :

  • Good time keeping and willing to learn

  • Team player/working with others

  • Reliable

  • Motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest

  • Personal responsibility and career ownership

  • Proactive approach in maintaining customer standards



Skills Required :

  • Excellent communication & listening skills

  • Problem solver and have attention to detail

  • Good practical skills

  • Be safety conscious

  • Be patient & well organised

  • Comfortable with the use of up to date information technology

  • The ability to work as part of a team, supporting a number of colleagues

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions



Future Prospects :

  • As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees.

  • This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.

  • At the successful completion of training the intention is for the apprentice to be offered full-time employment as a skilled heavy vehicle technician.

  • Further training may be made available; IRTEC (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) or a management qualification.


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