Vacancy Description:

For more than 120 years Scania has been at the forefront of the automotive industry and today is one of the world’s most recognised and respected commercial vehicle brands, West Pennine Trucks are the North West’s largest privately-owned Scania dealer. Working for West Pennine is not just about the job. Scania goes the extra mile to provide an excellent employment package for every member of staff. This can include financial incentive schemes, pension, Scania Rewards, an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as 25 days' holiday which will increase in line with your time at West Pennine. As part of the Scania Apprenticeship Programme, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on Scania heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems. You will also receive excellent training at Scania’s state-of-the-art training academy to further develop your new skills and knowledge to the next level. Roles and Responsibilities – You Will: • Work alongside a qualified Technician to learn how to carry out repairs according to Scania procedures in a safe and responsible manner • Be trained on how to service, maintain and repair Scania vehicles which have the latest technology • Learn the fundamentals of heavy vehicle technologies – heavy vehicle chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, electrical systems, and testing • Be taught how to setup accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles • Ensure appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner • Keep high levels of morale and focus to ensure the highest possible levels of productive efficiency, quality of workmanship, and production finish in order to sustain growth in customer confidence in the service provided • Represent West Pennine Trucks in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers and the general public • Communicate effectively with other departments in the business