Service Technician Apprenticeship - Porsche Centre Reading

PORSCHE RETAIL GROUP LIMITED

Reading, RG31 7SE

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 November)

Posted on 28 October 2024


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 Porsche. Duties include servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance and repairing and replacing faulty parts.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 28 November

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

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

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

Bath Road Calcot

Reading

RG31 7SE

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

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.
  • 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 Slough
    • 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

    The first Porsche sports car arrived in the UK in 1951 when two cars were displayed at the Earl’s Court Motor Show in London. This was arranged by Charles Meisl, a salesman for Connaught Cars in Ripley, Surrey. Later in 1952, Meisl was appointed official importer through Colborne Garages. In 1954, AFN Ltd signed an agreement to import Porsche cars to the UK, which it also sold from its premises on London Road in Isleworth, Middlesex. Two years later, AFN became the UK concessionaire of Porsche until 1965 when Porsche Cars Great Britain Limited was formed. A move which successfully separated the importing functions from the sale functions. Porsche Cars Great Britain Limited is the sole UK and Ireland importer of Porsche cars and is wholly owned by Porsche AG in Stuttgart. The UK and Ireland are the fourth largest market for Porsche in the world. Porsche has been in Reading since 1977, and in its current location at Calcot since 1985. Located adjacent to the M4, the current site covers nine acres and is totally unique. Accommodating approximately 100 employees, the Reading office was designed to reflect the corporate identity of Porsche. A full workshop is integral to the building as well as a glass covered atrium where the current and historic models are regularly displayed. There are 46 Porsche Centres across the UK including our Porsche Service Centres. All offer the highest standard of sales and aftersales service. Our Porsche Centres, and those who work within them, reflect the quality and technology that only Porsche can offer. All of our Porsche Technicians are trained to the highest standard to work confidently with the latest innovations and the most up-to-date technical equipment.

    https://www.porsche.com/uk/aboutporsche/ (opens in new tab)

    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 VAC1000284350.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 November)

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