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Shorterm Group
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Bolton, Lancashire BL1 1LE, England
£34,000 - £44,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Shorterm Group offers a 1-year paid upskilling programme for experienced light vehicle mechanics to become HGV technicians specializing in buses.
- The programme includes 24 planned on-the-job training assessments and offers a salary of approximately £34,000, depending on shifts and hours worked, with an hourly rate of £17.21 for a 38-hour work week.
- Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship in light vehicle mechanics or possess a relevant qualification, with strong technical expertise considered in exceptional cases.
- Night shifts are available at certain depots, and upon completion, candidates will receive IMI accreditation and have good prospects for full-time employment with a pay rise.
- Applicants must hold a full UK driver's license, own a toolbox, and live within a reasonable commute of the designated garage.
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.
o Shift: rotating shift patterns
* Salary: Circa 34k dependant on shift/hours worked. Night shifts are also available at certain depots.
* Hourly rate: 17.21p/h on a 38hr paid week.
* Duration: 12 months in the clients' depot - after this there is a very good prospect of full-time employment direct with the client with a 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.
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