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Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Mentorship, Professional training, Career development
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The apprentice will inspect, diagnose, repair, and test bus equipment and systems while working alongside an experienced team. They will also participate in a 4-year training programme to gain the competence required to become a skilled Bus Engineer.
Requirements
Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Level 3 or equivalent. Applicants should possess an inquisitive mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and a willingness to perform hands-on mechanical work.
Full job description
At Arriva, our Engineering Teams keep our buses moving and the communities we serve connected. Whether that's getting children to school or commuters to work. As an Apprentice Bus Technician, you will be trained to inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems on buses from different manufacturers. The work ranges from performing simple tasks, like replacing a part to solving complex faults often using diagnostic equipment.
The tasks faced by a technician are constantly changing as vehicles become more complex with the introduction of new technologies and differing fuel types. At Arriva, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience across a range of vehicles.
You will be based at our Ashington depot, working alongside an experienced team who will support and mentor you along the way.
Aboutthe Apprenticeship
This 4-year programme is working towards a Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 qualification with a specialism in Mech/Elec (mechanical / electrical). The course runs with 5-day training blocks every 6-weeks which take place at our partner’s state-of-the-art workshop in Wolverhampton. The course will give you skills and experience to give you the required level of competence to become a skilled Bus Engineer, including:
How to inspect, diagnose and record defects to the applicable standard
Diagnostic principles based on logical, analytical interpretation leading to solving problems
Emerging bus and coach technologies and the impact they will have on the knowledge and skills technicians will require in the future
Current Health and Safety requirements and workshop practices
How to carry out high quality road worthiness inspections specific to their trade
How the business works from an operational perspective and where their role fits within the business and how they contribute to the success of the organisation
Customer expectations delivering a safe, clean, reliable service
The requirements of attending and assessing roadside incidents
About You
This is a programme designed for people at every stage in life. It could be your first venture into work after finishing school, or the exciting career move you’ve been looking for. Whatever your motivation, we’re looking for those with an inquisitive mindset who love solving problems and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. You will need to have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grace C / Level 3 as a minimum.
As an apprentice with us the starting salary will is £8.00 per hour in your first year if you are under 18, 10.85 if you are 18 to 20 or £12.71 if you are 21 and over rising in line with national minimum wage and progression.
Together, we strive to make travelling by bus the best choice for everyone. With our doors open to all, you’ll have the chance to build a fulfilling career with us, one where you can explore your passions, aspirations and realise your full potential. As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary, and we'll be there to support you every step of the way.
Join us and be at the forefront of revolutionising bus travel. You'll be a vital part of something big – by connecting communities, promoting sustainable travel, and contributing to a better tomorrow. You'll also gain invaluable skills and knowledge that will stay with you for a lifetime.
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ApprenticeMechanicalElectricalBus TechnicianEngineeringDiagnosticMaintenanceRepairHealth and SafetyRoad worthinessBus and Coach Technician Level 3Fuel typesVehicle technologyWorkshop practices
Arriva is the leading passenger transport operator in Europe, employing around 36,200 people and delivering 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, with businesses across 11 European countries.
Our services include local buses (scheduled and demand-responsive); inter-urban commuter coaches; local, regional and national train services; waterbuses, bicycles and school transport.
We operate passenger transport services in Czech Republic; Croatia; Hungary; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Slovakia; Slovenia, Spain and the UK. We also have a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
Offices: Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, North East SR3 3XP, GB · Lacon House, 84 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8NL, GB
Public TransportBusRailTransport leaderPan-European public transportCustomer firstSustainable transport solutionsPassenger TransportMobility Solutionsand Ground Passenger Transport
Arriva is the leading passenger transport operator in Europe, employing around 36,200 people and delivering 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, with businesses across 11 European countries.
Our services include local buses (scheduled and demand-responsive); inter-urban commuter coaches; local, regional and national train services; waterbuses, bicycles and school transport.
We operate passenger transport services in Czech Republic; Croatia; Hungary; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Slovakia; Slovenia, Spain and the UK. We also have a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
Offices: Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, North East SR3 3XP, GB · Lacon House, 84 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8NL, GB
Public TransportBusRailTransport leaderPan-European public transportCustomer firstSustainable transport solutionsPassenger TransportMobility Solutionsand Ground Passenger Transport