Apprentice mechanic

Motor Medics

FAREHAM, PO14 1AH

Closes today at 11:59pm

Posted on 3 September 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a mechanic apprentice. Need to be punctual, and hard working. Ideally already enrolled on a relevant college course. Need to have an interest in cars. The candidate will be required to assist the vehicle technician, as well as assisting on MOT tests. Salary: Min wage for an apprentice 8 hr shift - Mon to Fri (1 day at college)

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 17 September

Duration

3 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

  • Shadowing and assisting mechanics in the workshop
  • Carry out repairs on vehicles to their capabilities
  • Using diagnostic equipment
  • General day to day tasks within the workshop

Where you’ll work

MOTOR MEDICS

UNIT 18A

FORT FAREHAM INDUSTRIAL SITE

FAREHAM

PO14 1AH

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

FAREHAM COLLEGE

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

    Day release at college (CEMAST or Highbury) completing Level 2 and 3 NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair.

    Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation.

    Functional skills if required.

     

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths, English etc (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

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    Family run business in Fareham. Busy garage with MOT station.

    After this apprenticeship

    To progress to become a fully qualified mechanic, potential to them become MOT tester

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Motor Medics

    Andy Cummings

    andy@motor-medics.co.uk

    +441329286384

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274402.

    Apply now

    Closes today at 11:59pm

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