Apprentice RAC Roadside Automotive Technician - CH64

RAC MOTORING SERVICES

Recruiting nationally

Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 April 2025

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Summary

The RAC, in partnership with North Humberside Motor Trades Group Training Association (Motor Trades GTA) have an exciting unique Apprenticeship Programme for aspiring Roadside Patrols and Mobile Mechanics across the country!

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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You will be paid the Apprentice Minimum Wage for year 1 then it will increase to the National Minimum Wage for your age for year 2.

Training course
Autocare technician (level 2)
Hours
Average 40 hours per week. You will work shifts, 7 days per week on a rota between 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight in the first year. Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 June 2025

Duration

2 years 3 months

Positions available

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

  • Attend real life breakdown situations and mobile mechanic services, going beyond traditional mechanic training to develop a well-rounded skill set
  • Provide roadside assistance, perform diagnostics, and carry out repairs, all while effectively communicating with our members to ensure they get back on the road
  • Complete services, repairs, and diagnostics at customers' homes or workplaces, offering a diverse range of experiences
  • You will have access to a fully equipped, state-of-the-art company vehicle and complete tool kit, this will ensure you have the tools needed to succeed and grow

Where you’ll work

Neston - Postcode: CH64 area You will need to live within a 30 minute drive of the above postcode area.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NORTH HUMBERSIDE MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION

Your training course

Autocare technician (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards.
  • Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
  • Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
  • Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
  • Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
  • Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
  • Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
  • Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
  • Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
  • Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles.
  • Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
  • Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
  • Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes.
  • Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
  • Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
  • Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
  • Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Complete and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.
  • Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards.
  • Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
  • Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
  • Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
  • Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
  • Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
  • Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
  • Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
  • Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
  • Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles.
  • Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
  • Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
  • Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes.
  • Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
  • Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
  • Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
  • Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Complete and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.

Your training plan

  • On completion of a comprehensive induction programme your rota will typically involve working at roadside for 4 weeks then you will need to attend Motor Trades GTA College in Hull (HU4 7DY) for 1 week, every 4-5 weeks

More training information

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Age and License: Applicants must be over 18 years old (with no upper age limit) and hold a full clean UK driving license with less than 3 points
  • English and maths: GCSE or equivalent maths and English minimum Grade 4 or above
  • Willingness to Learn: We seek individuals with a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities
  • Hours of Work: Average 40 hours per week. You will work shifts - 7 days per week on a rota between 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight in the first year
  • You will work towards a Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship, providing a solid foundation for your career in the automotive industry

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above or equivalent)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Where you'll work? Neston area - Postcode area: CH64 You will be required to live within a 30 minute drive of the above postcode.

About this company

The RAC has been rescuing the nation's drivers since 1897 and is one of the UK's most trusted brands. As our business continues to grow, we're committed to fostering a culture that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and become part of the UK's number one breakdown provider, where your career can thrive, and your skills can shine!

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Company benefits

You will be supplied with a fully equipped state of the art company vehicle (after 6 months), with tools and uniform. Free RAC breakdown cover for you and your household from day one.

After this apprenticeship

  • No two days are the same
  • Once qualified, you'll enjoy varied workdays and have access to ongoing support and career progression opportunities within a large national company, allowing you to grow and develop your career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH HUMBERSIDE MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION

Motor Trades GTA

rachael@motortradesgta.org

01482353022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312869.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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