Service Technician Apprenticeship Volvo Lookers Bishop's Stortford
LOOKERS PLC
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5GZ
Closes on Monday 30 December
Posted on 30 October 2024
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a motivated individual to join Lookers Volvo Bishop Stortford as a Service Technician Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to become a proficient service technician in the automotive industry.
- Annual wage
- £12,646.40 a year
- Training course
- Autocare technician (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 13 January
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assist senior technicians in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing various mechanical and electrical systems
- Learn to perform routine maintenance tasks, including inspections, lubrication, and adjustments
- Participate in equipment installations and upgrades under supervision
- Develop proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment to identify issues accurately
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of service requests and projects
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
- Document service activities, including work performed, parts used, and customer interactions
- Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance technical skills and product knowledge
- Communicate effectively with customers to address inquiries, explain service procedures, and provide recommendations
- Assist with inventory management, including tracking parts and supplies used during service operations
Where you’ll work
Stortford Hall Industrial Park, Dunmow Road
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 5GZ
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
CALEX UK LTD
Your training course
Autocare technician (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
A standard workweek typically consists of 40 hours, scheduled from Monday to Friday, starting at 8:30 am and ending at 5:30 pm. Nevertheless, the specific working hours may vary depending on the requirements of individual Dealers.
Approximately 20% of your total work hours will be dedicated to 'off-the-job' training. This is a mixture of online classrooms and face-to-face learning at Volvo Training Centre in Daventry.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Mathematics (grade 4 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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
About this company
Part of the wider Lookers group originally founded in 1908, we parallel the pedigree and outstanding heritage offered by Volvo. Demonstrated through our committed approach to delivering excellent customer care, you can be assured of an industry leading experience. From your initial enquiry right through to comprehensive aftersales care, our values of "for you, for life" are demonstrated in everything that we do. Our sales specialists are helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and in the event you wish to purchase one of our quality vehicles, will be able to advise you on all the financial options available.
After this apprenticeship
Throughout your apprenticeship journey, we are committed to nurturing your growth and development, guiding you toward attaining a widely recognized qualification in the motor industry. This qualification serves as a cornerstone for building your career, offering abundant opportunities within our expanding Dealer Network. Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be well-equipped to advance and transition into new roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CALEX UK LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284836.
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Closes on Monday 30 December
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