Service Technician Apprenticeship – Marshall Peugeot Canterbury

MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED

Canterbury, CT2 7PX

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 4 December)

Posted on 13 November 2024

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Summary

This apprenticeship programme is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career with Peugeot. The role includes repairing and replacing faulty parts, developing an understanding of workshop equipment and advising the service receptionists about required repairs.

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.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 18 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

The role of a vehicle service technician is to maintain, service and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard.

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 employer based upon the specific needs of the location, but the position typically involves:

  • Servicing vehicles by carrying out check and maintenance
  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts
  • 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

Broad Oak Road

Canterbury

CT2 7PX

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

    Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (light vehicle)
    Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

    • The programme lasts for at least 36 months (3 years) and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualifications
    • All of our apprentices are employed through the dealer network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Coventry.
    • 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
    • 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 (Grade C/4) essential)
    • Maths (grade (Grade C/4) essential)

    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

    At Marshall Peugeot Canterbury (previously Motorline), you’ll discover a full range of fine automobiles produced by the distinguished French marque. We feature stylish hatchbacks such as the 308, compact SUVs like the 3008 and practical MPVs such as the 5008. If you fancy going all-electric, how about the super-cute iOn? We stock vans too, from the all-new Partner, to the full-size Boxer.

    https://www.marshall.co.uk/peugeot/contact-us/marshall-peugeot-canterbury/?utm_source=GMB-PeugeotCan (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 VAC1000287262.

    Apply now

    Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 4 December)

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