Apprentice Workshop Fitter

  • Bracknell
  • Shorts Group Ltd

Shorts Group Limited are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who has a strong desire to learn how to effectively maintain and repair various styles of HGVs. It is a great opportunity to work in a rapidly growing, family run business with excellent standards, and learn from highly experienced fitters.

Working Week Monday to Friday 8am 5pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Day release is granted for college during term time. This totals a 40-hour week. On completion of IMIAL level 2, it will be encouraged to continue onto level 3. Shorts Group are committed to support the career of apprentices with full time contracts on offer.

  • Servicing and inspection of HGVs, working to VOSA standards
  • Lubrication/oil changing
  • Fuel/Air Systems
  • Removing and replacing components and in time, electrical units
  • Removing and replacing chassis & transmission units/components
  • Build upon Health and Safety knowledge & skills in the Automotive environment
  • Build upon knowledge & skills of materials, tools, devices in the Automotive environment
  • Assist other members of the team as requested
  • Clean equipment/vehicles/yard

Person Specification:

  • Basic understanding of mechanics, good work ethic and a strong will to learn and develop.
  • Keen interest in mechanics
  • Enthusiastic and keen to learn
  • Good team player
  • Goes above and beyond
  • Good communicator
  • High regard for health and safety
  • GCSE in English and Maths