Ford Light Vehicle Apprentice - Redditch

VERTU MOTORS PLC

Redditch, B98 0LJ

Closes on Wednesday 30 October

Posted on 13 September 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified technicians where you will be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance and repair of light vehicles, from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 5.30pm. If Saturday is worked, you will get a day off during the week.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

2 Years 6 Months

Positions available

2

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

  • Servicing
  • MOT’s
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Observing and assisting technicians
  • Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly

Where you’ll work

Battens Drive

Redditch

B98 0LJ

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
  • 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

    • Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) apprenticeship standard
    • Not only will apprentices be working and be trained within the garage they will attend a Ford approved college to work towards achieving their L3 Standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
    • A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course

    An Apprentice’s training includes:

    • Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) apprenticeship standard
    • Vocational related qualification (technical certificate)
    • Ford Masters Level 1 technician modules
    • Electric Vehicle training
    • Functional skills if required

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)

    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
    • Full training will be provided

    About this company

    At Bristol Street Motors, we have 20 Ford dealerships across the UK, which stock a superb range of new Ford cars and used Ford vehicles. On every visit to one of our Ford dealers, you will receive a warm and friendly welcome from our fantastic team members, who are brand specialists, and will provide you with expert knowledge to answer any questions you may have, helping you to find your dream Ford. From the popular Fiesta and Focus to the classic Mustang and Mondeo, we've got a great range of Ford models for you to choose from. Whether you're looking for a new or used Ford or a commercial or family vehicle, you'll be able to find it at Bristol Street Motors Ford.

    After this apprenticeship

    A possible 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 career within the specific interests they may have, progressing through their dealership and be an asset to Ford Motor Company.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SKILLNET LIMITED

    Hannah Edwards

    hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk

    01923216165

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276974.

    Apply now

    Closes on Wednesday 30 October

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