Lothian is looking for mature apprentices to join their award-winning engineering team.
The mature apprenticeship programme is open to anyone aged 20+ with an interest in starting a career and gaining a recognised qualification in the motor industry.
At Lothian, a huge part of its Modern Apprenticeship Programme is focused on practical, hands-on learning in a garage environment, allowing trainees to gain key skills from colleagues and mentors. With the help of GTG Training, the three-year training course offers not only a Scottish Vocational Qualification, but also technical support from manufacturing specialists.
Working for Lothian, you will be part of a fantastic team who always work together to deliver a world-class service across Scotland’s capital city.
Through the Modern Apprenticeship, you will train in all aspects of bus and coach repair and maintenance including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.
The programme covers the following areas:
- Practical hands-on learning in a garage environment working on new and evolving technology.
- Gain technical skills to help maintain a fast-advancing fleet.
- Carrying out inspections, servicing and MOTs on a range of vehicle types.
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults in both bus and coach systems and components.
- Carrying out scheduled electrical and mechanical maintenance on buses and coaches.
- Contributing to safe working practices in bus/coach engineering and maintenance.
- Using the latest workshop materials and equipment.
- and much more!
Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice’s own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 6 in Bus and Coach Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Maintenance.
Minimum requirements for this apprenticeship are National 4/Standard Grade or above in Maths, English and a Science or Technical subject or equivalent. It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable, and keen to learn. We are looking for apprentices who are ready to start their career within this exciting industry.
To apply for the Bus & Coach Apprentice Technician post, click here.
For more information on applications, please contact GTG on 0141 950 5600.