Trainee Specialist Vehicle Technicians Leyland, England
Job description
BT-HS have exciting opportunities for school or college leavers to train as specialist vehicle technicians.
We are a specialist vehicle converter working on a range of exciting vehicles from Police cars like this https://fb.watch/eaZjt8xpJp/
Through to HGV’s like this https://www.bt-hs.com/ipv-s-and-crash-cushions.
If you have an interest in technical and mechanical things, have an inquisitive mind, and have a keen eye for detail and pride in your work then a rewarding career learning and training as you go at BT-HS could be for you.
Everyday is different here and we can be building a mountain rescue vehicle one day, a police car the next or a big impact protection vehicle for the rest of the week.
As a trainee you will be partnered with one of our experienced technicians. Here is a story about one of our trainees https://www.highwaysindustry.com/bt-hs-meet-the-engineer/...
Who just like you also started at BT-HS as a trainee. They will mentor you and share their skills with you teaching you how to do the following.
How to use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults and functions.
How to conduct testing of parts and systems to ensure they are working correctly.
How to follow checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are installed, examined and tested to an acceptable standard.
How to carry out bumper to bumper, mirror to mirror inspections of vehicles and complete overview, service, and inspection
How to undertake repair and maintenance of vehicle parts, including the completion of legible and accurate paperwork.
How to work safely and how to maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of vehicles and products including traditional, alternative fuel and electronic engines. Using both modern, leading edge technology and standard established technology, once trained, our range of vehicles will provide you with a varied technical skill set and a training experience that is second to none.
As a company we pride ourselves in ensuring that everyone is valued. Because of this we ensure that we are open on your expected earnings for your hard work.
During your training period we pay a salary of basic minimum wage, once you have successfully completed your training, and after 12 months you will receive a fair real living wage. Currently this is set at £9.90ph and reviewed annually. As a company we are dedicated to ensuring that we meet our commitment to the living wage foundation you can find out more about this here https://www.livingwage.org.uk.
You will also receive an additional holiday for your birthday after your first year of service.
If you would like to apply please send your CV and a cover letter
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leyland, PR26 9RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- City & Guilds Automotive (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
