Alexander Dennis is hiring a
Apprentice Vehicle Builder

Summary

The job is for a Vehicle Body Builder Apprentice at Alexander Dennis in Scarborough, UK. The role involves learning bus construction under experienced mentors and includes responsibilities such as identifying manufacturing requirements, selecting appropriate tools and materials, operating tools safely, fitting and assembling components, maintaining a safe work environment, and achieving quality standards.

Requirements

• Able to receive instructions on how to work in a safe manner recognising potential risk to oneself and one’s work colleagues
• Able to work on your own but also as part of a team
• To learn how to use a range of hand & power tools to undertake designated work task efficiently

Responsibilities

• To learn how to identify the manufacturing requirements for task by assessing the Build & Quality requirements from any available sources e.g. works instructions/specifications, engineering drawings, etc
• To learn how to select appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and fixings as required for work task
• To ensure all tools & equipment selected are inspected prior to use
• To learn how to operate tools, equipment & machinery in a safe & competent manner and to comply with any safety regulations
• To learn how to fit & assemble a variety of components to different types of vehicle bodies & in a variety of situations
• To work in a safe manner, using appropriate PPE as necessary
• To ensure the work environment is maintained in a safe & tidy manner & to sweep work area daily
• To report any injuries or near misses as soon as possible
• To achieve required Quality standards
• To report any material/components faults, breakages, or supply issues
• To complete job cards and college work tasks as required
• To follow all instructions and reasonable requests from work mentors and college tutors

Benefits

• Generous salary package
• A 4 day, 37-hour working week, with flexible working options
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us