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Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Apprentice

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd - Bristol
Pay: £269.23
Location: Somerset Bristol United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Sep 2020
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E03481748
2020-03-04 2020-08-08

Job Description

A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.



The Heavy Vehicle Technicians jobs fall into three main categories:




  • Servicing - carrying out checks

  • Maintenance - replacing/repairing engine parts

  • Diagnostics - using the latest diagnostic equipment



As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.



You will be able to:




  • Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team

  • Learn and understand the importance of Health and safety within the workplace

  • Learn the fundamental technologies - Heavy Vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, etc.

  • Develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings

  • Learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair



A certain amount of administration is also required to maintain the vehicles repair and service records as well as MAN Truck & Bus records.


Personal Qualities :

Commitment and enthusiasm are a must and a passion for motor vehicles and physical work would be an advantage.



Skills Required :

You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as trucks, buses, agricultural machinery and plant equipment. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina.



Future Prospects :

MAN believe in providing an extensive, high quality Apprenticeship which gives their Apprentices the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil their ambitions for a career in the motor industry.


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