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About the Role
As an Apprentice Bus Technician, you will be trained to inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems on buses. This role involves performing tasks from simple part replacements to solving complex faults, utilizing diagnostic equipment. You will gain skills and experience across a range of vehicles as technology evolves.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems on buses.
- Perform simple tasks, like replacing a part.
- Solve complex faults using diagnostic equipment.
- Inspect, diagnose and record defects to the applicable standard.
- Apply diagnostic principles based on logical, analytical interpretation to solve problems.
- Understand emerging bus and coach technologies and their impact on technician skills.
- Adhere to current Health and Safety requirements and workshop practices.
- Carry out high quality road worthiness inspections specific to their trade.
- Understand the business operations and their role within the organization.
- Meet customer expectations by delivering a safe, clean, reliable service.
- Understand the requirements of attending and assessing roadside incidents.
Requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C / Level 3 as a minimum.
- Inquisitive mindset.
- Enjoy solving problems.
- Willingness to get hands dirty.
Skills
- Mechanical repair
- Electrical repair
- Diagnostic equipment usage
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Health and Safety practices
- Roadworthiness inspections
- Customer service
Location
- Thornton Heath depot
- Wolverhampton (for training)
Work Type
- Apprenticeship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Apprentice
Education Level
- Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 qualification with a specialism in Mech/Elec
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C / Level 3
Salary/Compensations
- £8.00 per hour (under 18, first year)
- £10.85 per hour (18-20, first year)
- £12.71 per hour (21+, first year)
- Rising in line with national minimum wage and progression
Benefits
- Training towards a Level 3 qualification
- Support and mentorship from experienced team
- Opportunity to develop skills across a range of vehicles
- Competitive salary
- Support throughout the apprenticeship
About the Company
- Arriva keeps buses moving and communities connected.
- Arriva aims to make travelling by bus the best choice for everyone.
- Arriva is at the forefront of revolutionising bus travel.
- Arriva connects communities, promotes sustainable travel, and contributes to a better tomorrow.
Equal Opportunity
- Doors open to all.