Autocare Apprentice

PAUL WAKE SERVICE CENTRE LTD

NORTH YORKS (DL6 2YB)

Closes in 11 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 March 2025

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Summary

As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to undertake duties such as vehicle servicing, MOT fail work, general service work including replacing brakes. If you're ready to fuel your passion for automobiles and build a rewarding career, apply now to join our reputable establishment.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Apprentice wage (Would be subject to an increase aligned to performance)

Training course
Autocare technician (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with half hour paid lunch break

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Duration

2 years

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

Learning and development:

  • Gain practical experience by working closely with a qualified mentor who will provide valuable guidance and support
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of various tasks, including replacing exhaust systems, conducting general maintenance, and servicing duties
  • Participate in the essential process of MOT testing and vehicle preparation, honing your skills in ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Familiarise yourself with an array of specialised tools and equipment, ranging from basic hand tools to power tools and precision measuring instruments

Duties and tasks:

  • Execute brake changes meticulously, prioritising the safety and optimal functionality of the vehicle's braking system
  • Carry out oil and filter changes to ensure the engine operates at its peak performance level
  • Assist in clutch repairs, ensuring smooth gear changes and efficient vehicle operation
  • Engage in comprehensive engine diagnostics to identify and address performance issues effectively
  • Master cylinder head replacement techniques for proficient engine repair
  • Undertake suspension work and tackle a diverse range of automotive tasks, expanding your skillset and expertise in the field

Where you’ll work

BINKS CLOSE
STANDARD WAY IND ESTATE
NORTHALLERTON
NORTH YORKS
DL6 2YB

Training

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

College or training organisation

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

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

  • Working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch
  • Working towards a Level 2 Autocare Technician apprenticeship standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4/C)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance

About this company

Northallerton Service Centre has been established for over 10 years. Our aim is to offer a main dealer experience but at a very competitive price. We have a friendly close knit team of 5 including 3 long serving experienced technicians. We offer full service, MOT and repair facilities to all makes and models.

https://www.northallertonservicecentre.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • After successful completion of the apprenticeship, a long-term position may be considered

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Paul Clark

pclark@darlington.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312588.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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