Berry Croydon is looking for a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice.
Your role
You will be working in a busy BMW/MINI workshop environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to the high standards of the BMW/MINI brand.
All BMW Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentices attend the BMW Group Academy UK in Berkshire for their off-the-job training. This ensures consistent training throughout the UK and allows our apprentices to train on up-to-the-minute products and technology. The training takes place over a 3-year period and takes the form of classroom and workshop sessions.
The course is unique to BMW with a special emphasis on electronics and cutting-edge technology; your training will include the opportunity to work on the latest:
* Cars
* Engines and BMW diagnostic equipment
Ultimately leading to the ability to undertake:
* Maintenance
* Service
* Repair activities on vehicles to the highest standards once fully qualified
During the time spent at your Retailer, a mentor will be allocated to oversee the work-based learning programme. A BMW representative will also visit on a 12-weekly basis to set performance targets and ensure any development needs are being met.
Your profile
Desired skills:
To have good manual dexterity.
Personal qualities:
* A keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry as a whole
* To be honest and trustworthy with a willingness to learn
* A positive attitude and work ethic, with high level of professionalism
* To be able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy workshop environment, as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually
Desired qualifications:
Applicants are required to have, or are predicted to obtain, GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in the following subjects:
* English
* Maths
* One other subject
Future prospects:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will continue your development on the BMW Technical Programme.
Things to consider:
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the BMW Group Academy in Berkshire to complete their apprenticeship training.
Training is completed in one-week blocks approximately once every two-three months.
All training costs are covered by the BMW Retailer (travel, accommodation and food).
Employer:
BMW Group Academy
Training provider:
* IMI Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
* IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigeration Handling
* IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle
* IMI Accreditation Service Maintenance Technician
Apprenticeship standard:
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by BMW Group Academy.
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