Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service Technician Apprentice

Summary

This is a great opportunity to join a busy garage. This position involves working as part of a large team under the supervision and support of a fully skilled mechanics. You will also assist in such tasks as completing general vehicle servicing and maintenance tasks such as van and vehicle servicing, cambelt renewal and completing repairs.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours: Working Hours:* Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 24 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1

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

Helping with the servicing of a national fleet of vehicles
Assisting in testing and fitting of brakes for various vans and vehicles
Looking at and learning the Software and Diagnostics & Ford IDS- Specialists in Ford Diagnostics Systems
Air conditioning and air con recharge
Suspension- book servicing of new and old vans
Batteries- test and checking of these
Lifting of van engines in and out of vehicles
Anything and everything to do with vans from repairing, fixing and servicing, large or small

Where you’ll work

NO 5 STRODE ROAD

NEWNHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

PLYMPTON

PLYMOUTH

PL7 4AY

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

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.

Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.

Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.

Obtain diagnostic and repair information.

Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.

Use a range of diagnostic equipment.

Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.

Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.

Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.

Test the function of repaired and fitted components.

Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.

Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.

Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.

Your training plan

The Apprenticeship in Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service Technician consists of:
Level 3 Motor Vehicle service technician apprenticeship training
Functional Skills ( if required)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

All GCSEs (grade Grades 4-9)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Welcome to Belgrave Commercials Ltd, we are a leading used van dealer in the south-west, we offer a wide range of used vehicles and all at competitive prices. If you are looking for a second-hand van in the south-west then look no further than Belgrave Commercials Ltd. Customer service is very important to us and we pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy by offering a helpful, friendly service and answering all of your questions with a smile. If you have any questions relating to our vans and services, call us today to find out how we can help you find your next second-hand van. We always aim to exceed customer expectations, offering a wide choice of used vans available around the south-west area, all at competitive prices. At Belgrave Commercials Ltd we are renowned for providing premium used vans at outstanding prices. Many of the customers who have bought vans from us in the past return to buy their next used vehicle as our dealership service is second to none. Our team are experienced, trustworthy and professional - our aim is to offer you the very best value for money on used vans in the south-west.

After this apprenticeship

This garage has had multiple apprenticeships for lot of years now, keen to support more in this specialist van technicians. Has multiple links with other garages for even more opportunities for further development and careers.
With the potential to stay on at the garage and learn how to undertake further qualifications to enable to qualify as specialist vehicle technician.

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