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Shorterm Group have designed a paid upskilling programme that takes experienced light vehicle mechanics, car, PCV and HGV mechanics and upskills them to be highly competent HGV/PSV/Bus technicians. It is a joint programme between us and a few of the largest British based Bus/Coach/HGV companies.

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.

* Location: Various around South/South East/East London
* Shift: Rolling shifts e.g 7 days on 4 days off/ 7 days on 3 days off
o Alternating shifts Earlies/Lates
* Salary: Minimum of £34k up to £46K dependant on shift patterns/hours worked. Night shifts are also available at certain depots.
* Hourly rate: starting at £16.80p/h - £22.89p/h dependant on shift.
* Duration: 12 months in the clients' depot - after this there is a very good prospect of full-time employment direct with the client, and significant 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 2 equivalent 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