Light vehicle to PSV technician upskilling program - City of London, United Kingdom - Shorterm Group

Description

Shorterm Group have designed a paid upskilling programme that takes experienced light vehicle mechanics, car, PCV and HGV mechanics and upskills them to be highly competent HGV/PSV/Bus technicians.

It is a joint programme between us and a few of the largest British based Bus/Coach/HGV companies.
This is a 1-year paid "work and learn" programme.
The training programme consists of 24 separate planned on the job (OTJ) training practical assessments across the year.

• Location: Various around South/South East/East London
• Shift: Rolling shifts e.

g 7 days on 4 days off/ 7 days on 3 days offo Alternating shifts Earlies/Lates

• Salary:

Minimum of £34k up to £46K dependant on shift patterns/hours worked. Night shifts are also available at certain depots.

• Hourly rate: starting at £16.80p/h - £22.89p/h dependant on shift.
• Duration: 12 months in the clients' depot - after this there is a very good prospect of full-time employment direct with the client, and significant pay rise
• IMI accreditation upon completion of the 1-year programme.

Candidates for this position will need to have the following:

• Will have completed an apprenticeship in light vehicle mechanics and repair, BTEC, City & Guilds qualification or a level 2equivalent relevant qualification. In exceptional cases we will consider candidates who do not possess a level 2 qualification or equivalent but who have strong relevant technical expertise.
• Hold a full UK drivers' licence.
• Own a laptop/PC and have domestic internet connectivity.
• Have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Live within a reasonable commute of a designated garage.
• Own a toolbox and tools as befits a practicing car mechanic or equivalent