Motor Transport Apprentice

Summary

• Operations - Motor Transport
• Manchester Airport
• Fixed Term Contract leading to a permanent role
• Competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship

Why MAG?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to creating environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Level 3 Bus & Coach Technician qualification
• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport

The role

The key responsibilities for the Motor Transport Apprentice include:

• Actively seek to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Manchester Airport Group and how Motor Transport supports the business needs. 
• Ensure a consistent, proactive and enthusiastic approach to leaning both at college and in Motor Transport to guarantee personal development and a quality return for investment ensuring fulfilment of required curriculum and desired output. 
• Develop effective problem-solving skills with the ability to complete tasks using technical documents either from hard copy or soft copy when provided with the correct tools used in accordance applicable codes of practice. 
• Assist technicians when required with the inspection, service and repair of HGV, PCV and GSE in accordance with current legislation and industry best practice. 

• Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (Duties of Employees), ensuring safe practice is always adhered to.
• Complete maintenance documentation (hard or soft copy) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend all appropriate training at Manchester Airport as set by the Workshop Manager or at the approved training college as set by a tutor. 

What will make you successful in the role?

• 5 x GCSE’s grade 4 and above (including Maths and English). 
• Self-confident, enthusiastic and proactive. 
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal 
• Comfortable working as a team. 
• IT literate with MS Office (use of touchscreen mobile devises). 
• Clean UK Driving Licence preferable.