Apprentice Mechanic - Bounrmouth – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Wessex Auto Group are looking for a new Apprentice vehicle technician, you will be studying toward your Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light) – Level 3 apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours: Monday-Friday (08:00-17:00)
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 16 January
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

As an Apprentice Mechanic, you will work under the supervision of experienced mechanics and technicians to learn the skills and knowledge required to perform a wide range of automotive repair and maintenance tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the automotive industry and gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist senior mechanics with routine vehicle maintenance and repair tasks, including oil changes, brake repairs, tyre rotations, and engine diagnostics.
Learn to use specialised tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform basic inspections and tests to identify vehicle issues.
Maintain a clean and organised work environment, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
Complete assigned coursework and training modules as part of the apprenticeship programme.
Provide excellent customer service, communicating effectively with clients and colleagues.

Where you’ll work

Wessex Auto Centres Ltd, 1248 Wimborne Road

Bournemouth

BH10 7AG

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

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

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

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 36 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light) – Level 3 apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Automotive (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
Organisation skills

Other requirements

Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

About this company

Welcome to Wessex Autocentres Group, we are a fully approved MOT station serving Bournemouth and surrounding areas. At Wessex Autocentres Group we provide convenience, value for money and accuracy of service which we believe are the most common attributes looked at when choosing an MOT centre.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289278.

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Closes on Thursday 9 January

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