Ford Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Sandwich
MALCOLM WAITE LTD
Sandwich, CT13 9ES
Closes on Friday 3 January
Posted on 18 October 2024
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Summary
An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified technicians working towards the Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs qualification. You should apply if you have a genuine interest in the motor industry and want to pursue a rewarding career as an automotive technician.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday; 9.00am - 5.00pm (Shifts to be confirmed with the employer).
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 5 January
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
An exciting opportunity for the apprentices to be trained using the latest diagnostic equipment to provide them with the relevant skills to react to the ever changing technological developments within the car industry.
Day to day tasks will always vary, but will normally include:
- Servicing - working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance
- MOT's
- Vehicle maintenance - replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
- Observing and assisting technicians
- Repair - diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem
Where you’ll work
2 Harnet Street
Sandwich
CT13 9ES
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 qualification
- Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade 4+)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- No skills required
About this company
Currently in the second generation of the family business with a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise. Malcolm Waite Ltd is an Independently run Automotive Retailer that has been representing Ford in the South East Kent area since 1976 and we pride ourselves on our consistently high levels of customer satisfaction. We deliver fantastic quality service throughout our business and pride ourselves on our high levels of customer satisfaction. We specialise in Ford Authorised Repair, Retail Highly Prepared & Quality Assured Used Cars, Sports & Prestige Vehicles, Vehicle Servicing, MOT testing and Accident Repair. Looking to sell your car? We operate Sell Your Car (Here) from our locations in Sandwich, Deal and Dover. We also proudly hand deliver attended fuel in Sandwich to our retail and account customers, making your life easier through higher levels of service. We retail automotive parts & accessories and other motor related items including Tyres & Oils. We are also proud to be a Motability Service dealer, which is part of the leading car scheme for disabled people across the UK. We also retail professional Car Detailing and Car Cleaning services aswell as Paint & Fabric Protection application and kits from our Vehicle Preparation Center.
After this apprenticeship
- A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including a service manager, master technician and dealership principles. The opportunities are endless.
By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the specific interests they may have, progressing through their dealership and being an asset to Ford Motor Company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Shannon Brownsell
Shannon.Brownsell@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000250427.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 3 January
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