Apprentice HGV Mechanic in Alness

Full time - 39 hours minimum per week (7am to 5pm, Mon to Fri). The company reserves the right to alter shift patterns to suit workload, subject to a minimum notice of 1 week. Additional hours, including weekend work, may be required in periods of high demand.

Duration: 4-year fixed term contract

Remuneration: In accordance with the SBATC (Scottish Building Apprenticeship & Training Council) annual apprenticeship rates and/or National Minimum Wage rates.

Holidays: 30 days per year

Probationary Period: 3 months from commencement

Training: Level 3 apprentices attend the Training Workshops for 6 x 1-week blocks per year during the first three years of their apprenticeship. The fourth year is spent entirely in the company building a portfolio of evidence to show competence in the workplace. Assessment of competence is carried out by a combination of witness testimony and visits from a Moray Firth Training assessor. Achievement of IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry computer-based knowledge tests and work-based competence assessments leads to a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) awarded at LEVEL 3 (Maintenance and Repair).

Core functions of Role: Developing skills, competencies and abilities in the safe, efficient and effective repair, maintenance, servicing and testing of the company’s plant and vehicle fleet, based on work activities assigned to them.

Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Mechanic working within our Maintenance department, as an Apprentice HGV Mechanic you will undertake and carry out the following duties:

• Take work activity instructions from the Senior Mechanic.
• Cleaning of vehicles and plant (internally and externally, as applicable).
• Assist with, and then ultimately, undertake basic repair, maintenance, service and test activities on a wide range of vehicles and plant & equipment, working effectively, efficiently and productively but with a need for supervision, guidance, direction and quality checking by others.
• Have an acceptable level of productivity, working to planned timescales to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining reasonable standards of work quality.
• Ensure effective communication with the Senior Mechanic, Garage Manager and Garage Administrator regarding work activity progress and completion, parts required, etc.
• Promptly seek guidance, advice and support from the Senior Mechanic or Garage Manager when uncertain on how best to progress work activities.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in relation to all work activities undertaken.
• Maintain safe working conditions and practices to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Maintain focus on work activities assigned and not divert onto alternative tasks without prior approval from a Senior Mechanic or the Garage Manager.

Skills: The individual should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to operate required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic decision-making skills.
• Effective communication (verbal, listening and written) skills.
• Time management ability.
• Driving licence.

Personal Attributes: The individual should be:

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Respectful.
• Conscientious and demonstrate a solid work ethic.
• Punctual - a good timekeeper.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Willing to learn.
• Interested in mechanical components, machinery, etc.