Service Technician Apprenticeship - Evans Halshaw Ford Hull
PENDRAGON PLC
Hull (HU4 7DY)
Closes in 3 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)
Posted on 19 March 2025
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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 Ford. Duties include servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance and repairing and replacing faulty parts.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 June 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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
2 Earls Court
Henry Boot Way
Hull
HU4 7DY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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 Daventry.
- 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
Our Evans Halshaw Ford dealership in Hull is located on Priory Park, Henry Boot Way. New Ford for sale in Hull Our Evans Halshaw Ford dealers have access to a broad range of offers on Ford's range of new cars. We offer flexible finance on all vehicles, ensuring you get a great deal that's tailored to your needs and requirements. Used Ford for sale in Hull Our range of used Ford vehicles are delivered with a host of benefits that guarantee you're investing in a quality example. Our dealer network has a broad selection of used vehicles for you to browse from, ensuring you're never short of choice. Ford servicing and repair If you're searching for a Ford Specialist in Hull to maintain your vehicle, then there's no one better to bring it to than an authorised dealer. Our state-of-the-art workshop is operated by a team of manufacturer trained technicians, who have access to the latest tools and equipment required to keep your Ford maintained in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Looking to sell your Ford in Hull? If you're thinking about selling your Ford, then you can get an instant valuation using our online Sell Your Car tool. All you need to do is enter some basic details about your car, and then you can proceed with the sale at one of our dealers on a date that is convenient for you.
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 VAC1000310469.
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Closes in 3 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)
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