Service Technician Apprenticeship - Vertu Volvo Taunton

VERTU MOTORS PLC

Taunton, TA1 2BB

Closes on Monday 30 December

Posted on 30 October 2024

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Summary

Want to work for the world’s most environmentally driven automotive brand? Then kickstart your career as an apprentice vehicle service technician. Apprentice service technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle technology including engines, advanced electrics, service and maintenance, fault diagnosis, and electric and hybrid vehicle principles.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (breaks to be confirmed).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

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

The role will vary by the employer based upon the specific needs of the location, but the position typically involves:

  • Servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance
  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts
  • Developing an understanding of workshop equipment, working principles and business objectives
  • Advising the service receptionists about required repairs and communicating with customers
  • Producing time and work required estimates
  • Maintaining repair, service records and customer information

Where you’ll work

Priory Way

Taunton

TA1 2BB

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

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

    • Volvo Apprentices will attend block release training at the state-of-the-art Volvo Training & Development Centre in Daventry. Initially completing a 3-year nationally recognised Level 3 certification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
    • A fully blended programme including webinars, e-books online Volvo learning and attended training, to progress and develop your technical competence in a safe inclusive environment
    • Attended training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching & mentoring visits at the workplace to review performance, portfolio progress and working relationships
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
    • Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/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
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working

    About this company

    At Vertu Volvo Taunton, we look forward to welcoming you to help find your next used Volvo. We have a wide range of models to choose from across the line-up, ready for you to view and test drive. To help spread the cost, we have a number of finance options available for you to choose from, so you can enjoy your next Volvo in a way that suits your budget. At Vertu Volvo Taunton, there is no job too small - even giving you a bit of advice to help with your decision. That is because we are committed to delivering an outstanding customer motoring experience to every customer who walks through our doors - including you.As part of one of the largest automotive retailer groups in the UK we can offer both new and used cars, vans and motorcycles nationwide. But the Vertu Motors experience doesn't end with handing over the keys - our network of well-equipped service centres can offer everything you need to keep moving, right up until it's time to choose your next vehicle. Servicing, MOTs, vehicle repair, parts and more - all delivered by manufacturer accredited technicians. Click here to find a Vertu Motors dealership near you. Here at Vertu Motors, we pride ourselves in delivering the very highest standard of service every single day. Our Contact Centre is available 7 days a week, meaning our friendly team of experts is always here to help.

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    After this apprenticeship

    • There are lots of opportunities within our expanding retailer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CALEX UK LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284839.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 30 December

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