Service Technician Apprenticeship - Porsche Centre Stockport

PENDRAGON PLC

Stockport, SK1 2AH

Closes in 14 days (Saturday 30 November)

Posted on 13 November 2024


Summary

The role of a vehicle service technician is to maintain, service and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard. This apprenticeship programme is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career with Porsche. Duties include servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance and repairing and replacing faulty parts.

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, 8.30am - 5.30pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 14 December

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

Service technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.

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

  • Developing an understanding of workshop equipment
  • Advising the service receptionists about required repairs
  • Producing time estimates
  • Maintaining repair and service records

Where you’ll work

24 Marsland St

Stockport

SK1 2AH

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.
  • 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

  • The programme lasts for at least 36 months (3 years) and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification
  • All our apprentices are employed through the dealer network and attend weeklong block training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Slough
  • Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules
  • Your development is supported through your apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry
  • This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme
  • Qualification: Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
  • 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this company

Porsche Centre Stockport is part of one of the largest Porsche Dealers Groups in the UK, Stratstone. Within our state-of-the-art Porsche Centre, we offer an extensive range of new and pre-owned Porsche models which includes the 718, 911, Panamera, Macan, Cayenne and the electric Taycan. Our flexible financing options ensure you secure a great deal that is tailored to your needs and requirements. Approved by the manufacturer themselves, our selection of Approved Pre-Owned vehicles are delivered with a host of benefits that guarantee you are investing in a quality example. Porsche Centre Stockport also prides itself on an unparalleled level of customer care, offering a bespoke and comprehensive aftersales service including professional servicing, maintenance, and genuine manufacturer parts.

https://dealer.porsche.com/gb/porschecentrestockport/en-GB/About-us/our-porsche-centre (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer 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 VAC1000287251.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Saturday 30 November)

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