Apprentice Autocare Technician Level 2 - Renault - Watford
RENAULT RETAIL GROUP UK LIMITED
Hertfordshire, (WD18 8JG)
Closes on Friday 22 August 2025
Posted on 29 April 2025
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Summary
Do you want to work on one the automotive industries most diverse and exciting model ranges As Renault strives for innovation that excites, our technicians are working on models at the leading edge of automotive design. We are looking for Apprentice technicians that share our passion for automotive technology and our belief in service excellence.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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- Training course
- Autocare technician (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Saturday between 8.00am - 6.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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2 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
This is an apprenticeship role, delivered by Robert Bosch Ltd.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at your local Renault dealership where you will be required to learn all aspects of an Autocare Technician job role while you work as an apprentice.
If cars are your passion, then Renault will provide you with first class training on the very latest products and innovations, with dedicated Renault trainers who will help build knowledge and develop your skills.
Training will be provided both in the workplace and at the Renault Training Centre in Doncaster.
All we ask is that you are committed to the Apprenticeship Programme and have the passion and ambition to grow into a highly skilled Autocare Technician.
There may also be opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance apprenticeship upon successful completion of the Level 2 Autocare Technician standard.
You will also be required to have a grade 2 or above in maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.
Duties will include:
Fundamentals of specific vehicle systems including but not limited to:
- Steering & suspension
- Braking systems
- Battery & charging systems
- Exhaust systems
- Air-Conditioning systems
To enhance the delivery of the Level 2 Autocare standard, there are additional elements embedded into the qualification.
These include:
- Interpersonal skills and customer service
- Parts & managing stock Levels
- ADAS
- FGAS
- Basic electrical vehicle awareness
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the Autocare Technician Level 2 qualification
Where you’ll work
3 Greenhill Crescent,
Watford Business Park,
Watford,
Hertfordshire,
WD18 8JG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED
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
- This is a Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Robert Bosch Ltd
- Training is delivered on a block release basis at the Alliance Training Centre in Doncaster
- This means your college based training will be delivered away from home and you will be required to stay in a hotel for 15 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the 24 - 30 month duration of the apprenticeship.
- All associated costs for training are met by the employer/the programme and there will be no cost to yourself/your parents or guardians
- Assessments will also be conducted in the work place by a dedicated training assessor. You will also be assigned a workplace mentor for support in dealership
As a result you will receive the following qualification:
- Autocare Technician Level 2
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade 2)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this company
At Renault Retail Group, we're proud to offer an award-winning range of Renault vehicles to suit every need. From city commuters and families to businesses needing fleet solutions, we have the perfect car for you. Our new and used Renault vehicles are built to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and style. We're particularly excited about the latest additions to our lineup, including the dynamic Rafale, the innovative Symbioz concept, and the thrilling new R5. Of course, we also offer popular models like the new Renault Austral, a fantastic choice for those seeking affordability, efficiency, and modern features. With such a diverse range, our knowledgeable team is ready to provide expert guidance and help you find the ideal Renault for your lifestyle and budget.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible permanent role upon successful completion of apprenticeship
- There may also be opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance apprenticeship upon successful completion of the Level 2 Autocare Technician Standard
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED
Alex
alex.denyer-griffiths@uk.bosch.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317707.
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Closes on Friday 22 August 2025
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