Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician PAUL S. WINSON (COACHES) LTD

PAUL S. WINSON (COACHES) LTD

Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician PAUL S. WINSON (COACHES) LTD

£13312

PAUL S. WINSON (COACHES) LTD , Bedminster, City of Bristol

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: bce8db60141a442abf57eea24e58193d

Full Job Description

  • Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical vehicle design and systems

  • Carry out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and "health checks"

  • Carry out routine servicing

  • Inspect, diagnose and repair braking systems

  • Use diagnostic equipment and software to diagnose and rectify located faults on mechanical components, The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload

  • Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B

    Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest for improving a range of vehicles. If you are a 'can-do', enthusiastic, and motivated individual who works well as a team player, this will be a great opportunity for you!, The successful applicant will be working on a range of busses and coaches while learning their trade to a nationally recognised standard. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to work in the automotive industry.


  • Due to the UK skills shortage within the automotive sector, you will be the next generation of body shop technicians with the ability to adapt and change. This is great role for someone who is willing to jump start their career!,
  • To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in maths and/or English

  • As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential


  • As a result you will receive the following:
  • Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if required), Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Initiative, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

  • S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol, Paul S. Winson Coaches is one of the leading coach operators in the East Midlands. We are a member of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) and one of the few elite members of the Guild of British Coach Operators. The company has remained a wholly owned family run business which is now in it's 41st year, providing high quality coach travel throughout Great Britain and Europe, and aims to provide the highest standard that is second to none in all aspects.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience