Motor Vehicle Apprentice

UNIT 5 MOTORCARE LTD

Whitstable, CT5 2QJ

Closes in 16 days (Thursday 10 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 September 2024

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Summary

A unique opportunity to work at Unit 5 Motor Care Garage as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician. Servicing and repairing light motor vehicles. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate!

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, shifts, and some Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 October

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

  • Perform routine maintenance and general mechanic work on vehicles
  • Oil/service changes
  • Fluid level checks
  • Tyre inspections, rotation & change
  • Replace brake pads & discs
  • Replace wheel bearings, sensors and other parts
  • Prepared to get additional certification as needed
  • Learn and develop practical skills
  • Participating in classes and workshops on and offsite
  • Observing all health and safety codes
  • Completing tests and assignments

Where you’ll work

Estuary Cl

Whitstable

CT5 2QJ

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

EKC GROUP

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

    You will be completing the Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship, attending college one day a week for your workshop. 

    Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 if required.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C)
    • Maths (grade 4/C)

    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
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Car servicing We undertake servicing and repairs to most makes and models of vehicle. Our services include: Vehicle servicing MOT Testing Tyres Exhausts Brakes Batteries Air conditioning servicing & repairs Diagnostics Clutches Why should I get my car serviced? Unlike an MOT, servicing your car is not a legal requirement, however there are many financial and safety benefits to having it done. Regular quality car servicing can provide the following benefits: Reduce engine wear as a result of oil and filter change; Improve fuel economy and reduce pollution through diagnostics and engine tuning; Reduce the chance of a breakdown; Increase resale value when sold with a full service history; Use our call-back service and one of our team will contact you to discuss your service requirements.

    https://unit5motorcare.com/our-services (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Could lead to a permanent position

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    EKC GROUP

    Blue Vinall

    blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

    01227811315

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276082.

    Apply now

    Closes in 16 days (Thursday 10 October at 11:59pm)

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