Service Technician Apprenticeship - Drive Vauxhall Aldershot – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This apprenticeship programme is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career with Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automaker and mobility tech companies. 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 - Thursday 8.00 am - 5.00 pm and Friday from 8.40 am - 4.30 pm. Initially, a 40-hour week to progress to 42 when over 18 years of age.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 2 February
Duration: 3 years
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

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 checks 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

Bakers Corner, Aldershot

GU12 4DZ

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 qualification
We will support you to gain your Functional Skills if you require them in maths and English
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 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

As one of the UK’s leading dealer groups, Drive Motor Retail strive to make every customer visit extra special. Whether you’re popping in to have your car serviced or repaired; or you're searching for your next new or quality used car or van, our award-winning team will be more than happy to help. Drive operate 22 franchise dealerships for Vauxhall, Hyundai, MG and Citroen in the North East, South West, East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, Hampshire and Suffolk areas, giving both a national presence to the group whilst supporting a local community spirit.

https://www.drivemotorretail.co.uk/about-us/ (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 VAC1000288104.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 19 January

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Service Technician Apprenticeship - Drive Vauxhall Aldershot

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