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Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
A Heavy Vehicle (HV) technician services, inspects and repairs HVs, categorised by the Department of Transport as category N2 or N3, and associated trailers, with the associated ancillaries. They work in either a dealership that focusses on a particular manufacturer, or for an independent garage, franchise or large fleet operator that deals with many different makes of vehicles. They work on all the systems found within the vehicle. The nature of the work ranges from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment. The day-to-day tasks faced by the technician are constantly changing, driven by the introduction of ever more complex technologies and diagnostic techniques. Today’s technician has to demonstrate expertise in the technical side of their role. They must have strong problem-solving skills and a good grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of vehicles systems and associated ancillaries. They must be able to work independently but also operate as an effective team member, understanding how their workshop and the dealership/garage/branch functions from a commercial perspective, have good customer handling skills and identify ways in which they can work more efficiently.
Edinburgh[a]is thecapital cityofScotlandand one of its 32council areas. The city is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by theFirth of Forthand to the south by thePentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020,[6]making it thesecond-most populouscity in Scotland and theseventh-most populousin theUnited Kingdom. Thewider metropolitan areahad a population of 912,490 in the same year.[7]
Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of theScottish Government, theScottish Parliament, thehighest courts in Scotland, and thePalace of Holyroodhouse, theofficial residenceof theBritish monarchin Scotland. It is also the annual venue of theGeneral Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine,Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sciences, and engineering. TheUniversity of Edinburgh, founded in 1582 and now one of three in the city, is considered one of the bestresearch institutionsin the world. Thefinancial centreof Scotland, Edinburgh, is the second-largest financial centre in the United Kingdom, the fourth-largest in Europe, and the thirteenth-largest in the world.[8]
The city is a cultural centre, and is the home of institutions including theNational Museum of Scotland, theNational Library of Scotland, and theScottish National Gallery.[9]The city is also known for theEdinburgh International Festivalandthe Fringe, the latter being the world's largest annual international arts festival. Historic sites in Edinburgh includeEdinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches ofSt. Giles,Greyfriarsand theCanongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town built in the 18th and 19th centuries. Edinburgh'sOld TownandNew Towntogether are listed as aUNESCOWorld Heritage Site,[10]which has been managed byEdinburgh World Heritagesince 1999. The city's historical and cultural attractions have made it Britain’s second-most visited tourist destination, attracting 4.9 million visits, including 2.4 million from overseas, in 2018.[11][12]
Edinburgh is governed by theCity of Edinburgh Council, a unitary authority. The City of Edinburgh council area had an estimated population of 514,990 in 2022,[2]and includes outlying towns and villages which are not part of Edinburgh proper. The city is in theLothianregion and was historically part of theshireofMidlothian(also called Edinburghshire).
