Automotive Apprenticeship

Summary

Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us. We are looking to recruit a number of apprentices to work across our business, working with our technicians, graduates, and engineers in the research and testing of all types of vehicles on our huge site in Nuneaton.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Salary will increase each year, and will reflect our Technician rates upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, including possible shift work.

37 hours 15 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

4

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

Developing your vehicle systems knowledge, including electrical and electronic systems
Applying tools and procedures to diagnose faults in vehicles
Preparing and supporting physical tests on customers' vehicles, and supporting the findings and conclusions

Where you’ll work

Watling Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 0TU

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

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

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

At the end of 36 months you will have attained a plus a broad range of experiences, evidenced in Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician advanced apprenticeship
College training will be at a college in Warwick or Rugby on a day release basis

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Science (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
Customer care skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Driving licence needed (by September)

About this company

HORIBA MIRA has over 75 years of heritage in developing some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Our engineers utilise the latest test facilities and simulation tools to make vehicles and journeys safer, cleaner, more efficient and rewarding. Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us.

http://www.horiba-mira.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Our benefits include 27 days holiday (+ statutory), the option to buy and sell holidays, an onsite canteen, gym, an active Sports & Social Club, with social events throughout the year (including an Annual Ball and Christmas events).

After this apprenticeship

Career progression could see continuation into an advanced technician role via a level 4 higher apprenticeship or HNC, and then further progression via HND and Degree years into an Engineer role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299545.

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Company’s application instructions

If you meet our eligibility criteria, we will then ask you to complete some aptitude tests online. Successful applicants will then progress to a short (and fun) assessment day where we can meet each other, which will take place at our MIRA Technology Institute on 3 April

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