Apprentice Vehicle Builder - Scarborough, United Kingdom - Alexander-Dennis

Description

Vehicle Body Builder Apprentice

Location: Scarborough

Come join Alexander Dennis on our mission to save the planet. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing greener, more eco-friendly, buses and coaches.

Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.

We're in the middle of the biggest new product development agenda in our history and you will play a pivotal role in the success of this through the delivery of cost reduction and value analysis and value engineering projects.

What does that mean for you?

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A 4 day, 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn

Your dream role:

Step into the driver's seat of your career with our exciting apprenticeship opportunity in bus building As an apprentice, you'll be at the forefront of crafting the vehicles that keep communities moving. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, you'll learn the ins and outs of bus construction, from assembling components to ensuring safety and quality standards are met. If you're eager to learn, hands-on, and ready to make a tangible impact in the transportation industry, we want you on our team

Main responsibilities:

• To learn how to identify the manufacturing requirements for task by assessing the Build & Quality requirements from any available sources e.g. works instructions/specifications, engineering drawings, etc.
• To learn how to select appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and fixings as required for work task.
• To ensure all tools & equipment selected are inspected prior to use.
• To learn how to operate tools, equipment & machinery in a safe & competent manner and to comply with any safety regulations.
• To learn how to fit & assemble a variety of components to different types of vehicle bodies & in a variety of situations.
• To work in a safe manner, using appropriate PPE as necessary.
• To ensure the work environment is maintained in a safe & tidy manner & to sweep work area daily.
• To report any injuries or near misses as soon as possible.
• To achieve required Quality standards.
• To report any material/components faults, breakages, or supply issues.
• To complete job cards and college work tasks as required.
• To follow all instructions and reasonable requests from work mentors and college tutors.
• Any other duties as required.

What you will bring:

• Able to receive instructions on how to work in a safe manner recognising potential risk to oneself and one's work colleagues.
• Able to work on your own but also as part of a team.
• To learn how to use a range of hand & power tools to undertake designated work task efficiently.

Next steps:

If this sounds like you, and you're interested in coming 'aboard', then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you're interested and why we should hire you

*Recommend a Friend is not applicable for this role.

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on or send an email to -

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