[ref. b2341722] Heavy Vehicle Technician Maintenance Apprenticeship - Leicester
Kickstart Your Career with Swissport at East Midlands Airport!
Swissport, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is looking for enthusiastic apprentices to join its UK&I fleet team. People are the foundation of their company’s success. Swissport offers interesting and competitive career opportunities and fosters individual growth, and this Apprenticeship with them might offer the ideal pathway for you.
What You’ll Do- Perform basic service tasks and learn component removal/reconditioning.
- Assist qualified Technicians and report progress weekly.
- Maintain inventory, tools, and equipment.
- Service, maintain, and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Structured Training: Work toward a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician qualification with a blended learning experience including block weeks at Remit's purpose built academies with workshops for practical and classroom learning with dedicated Skills Coaches.
- On-the-Job Experience: Gain hands-on skills alongside experienced Technicians.
- Study Support: Access to training courses and mentorship.
- Your Own Toolbox: Swissport provides the tools you need to succeed.
- Servicing – carrying out inspections and services to vehicles
- Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance to ensure possible faults are resolved
- Repairing – repairing/replacing parts according to vehicle specifications
- Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.
With the increase in technology involved with vehicles today, you will also receive extensive training in how to use diagnostic equipment to solve faults in the Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Your training won’t be restricted to just the mechanical side but will include the pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and ‘all electric’ vehicles as well as hybrids.
The types of vehicles you’ll be working on will range from tractor units and rigid trucks to specialist vehicles and trailers.Training to be Provided
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 15 x 1 week blocks over the 3 year programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:- IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)