Vacancy details
Job Title
Apprentice Technician - BMW & MINI
Contract type
Full Time
The Opportunity
Apprentice Technician – BMW & MINI
Seafield Road, Leith EH15 1ED
40hrs per week Monday to Friday
£13,312 per annum
**Start Date September 2024**
Peter Vardy Ltd is a young, innovative, and fast paced, family run company – here to push boundaries to ensure we remain the best at what we do – selling cars. We are leading the revolution to create a future full of ambitious and determined individuals in the automotive industry.
We have an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Mechanic to join our BMW Dealership in Edinburgh and start their career in the automotive industry. We will give you the opportunity, training and support to become a skilled BMW Technician!
What you will do
1. Carrying out servicing
2. Fault finding
3. Repair of vehicles
4. Operating specialist equipment
5. All other associated tasks
Training is not all hands on, we believe that learning to use a computer and understanding the theory behind the role is as important as using a spanner. You will attend the BMW Academy as part of this apprenticeship.
What you will need
6. An interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry
7. Punctual and being great at time keeping
8. Ability to work under pressure in a busy workshop environment
9. Great team player, as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually.
10. Honesty and trustworthy with a desire to learn
11. Must have 5 qualifications at National 5 level, these must include Maths, English and a Science. Predicted grades will be taken into consideration.
What's in it for you
What you will gain
12. IMI Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
13. IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigeration Handling
14. IMI Level 2 in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
15. IMI Accreditation Service Maintenance Technician
On completion of your apprenticeship, you will continue your development through the BMW Academy.
Benefits
16. 30 days holiday rising with length of service
17. Once qualified salary starting at £32,000 up to £48,000
18. Ongoing training and development through the PV Academy and
19. Manufacturer training
20. Employee Discount App to use in your favourite shops
21. High Flyer Incentives - would you like to win a trip to Chicago
22. Generous Colleague Referral Scheme
23. Uniform provided
24. Pension & Life Assurance
25. Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
26. Access to the PV Wellbeing Centre - MOT & In house counselling services
27. Colleague events - Family Fun Day, Annual ball,
28. Christmas party - yes we like to have fun!
What happens next
29. Send you CV by closing date by Wednesday 31st July
30. If you application is selected, you will be contacted by one of our recruiters to go through a telephone interview
31. If your successful you will be invited to an interview with the Service Manager
32. Start dates throughout September
Peter Vardy is an equal opportunities employer. Everyone is welcome here, as long as you have the drive and passion to succeed, then we would love to hear from you