“Left School, or are you looking for your next challenge? Ready to join the largest car company in the world?”
Does this sound like you? We are looking for ambitious individuals with:
1. Excellent communication skills – listening is as important as talking in our industry
2. Curiosity – a desire to learn about our customers, our products, and our new technologies
3. Confidence – a personality that will welcome and engage our customers
4. An eye for detail – to capture information accurately, follow processes and deliver an excellent customer experience
5. Energy – to motivate yourself, enthuse others and achieve performance targets
As one of the leading Lexus dealerships in the UK we are passionate about ensuring our customers are always put first every day, everywhere.
The Apprentice Service & Maintenance Technician Program offers you the opportunity to develop your career with one of the world's most prestigious companies and work alongside some of Britain's brightest young talent, as well as the chance to "earn while you learn". Toyota are the highest ranked Automotive Brand in the world and spend more on Research & Development than any other company, leading the way in Hybrid engine technology and innovation.
Whilst working at the dealership, training is delivered on a residential block release basis at the ProVQ Training Centre in Shrewsbury and the Toyota/Lexus Academy in Burnaston, Derbyshire. The Program targets and develops high calibre people like you, who may have recently completed their education and are seeking the first rung of the ladder in a professional automotive career. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain the Apprenticeship Standard Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 qualification .
You will earn as you learn, because from Day 1 you will receive a competitive annual salary. Additionally, as soon as you graduate from the program you are rewarded immediately with a competitive benefits package and performance related bonuses.
To apply you must have:
6. Eligibility to work in the UK.
7. GCSE Maths & English, and IT skills (desirable)
Toyota prides itself on putting customers first and having the best team to support this, so why not join us?
Main duties include:
- Participating fully in all scheduled activities including training at the Toyota/Lexus Academy in Burnaston, Derby and the Atcham Training Centre in Shrewsbury.
- Keeping all your learning activities up to date and ensure that you are prepared for your learner reviews with your Manager, Mentor & Learning & Development Advisor.
- Carrying out foundation tasks common to all service and repair procedures
- Contributing to a safe and efficient workshop environment
- Accessing information such as wiring diagrams, technical data, and vehicle repair information.
- Using complex diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment
- Inspecting and preparing vehicles to high quality industry standards
- Removing, repairing/replacing components to manufacturer’s specification
- Investigating vehicle faults and identifying their underlying causes
- Applying advanced diagnostic principles, and logical problem-solving techniques, using diagnostic tools, and standard testing regimes to identify mechanical and electrical faults
- Getting involved with all activities that raise the profile of the dealership, such as those in the community promoting the Lexus brand and attracting new customers.
Person Specification:
This role requires you to be professional, have a smart personal appearance and have high standards of both verbal and written communication.
Vehicles are highly complex, and whilst no formal qualifications are required, you must be literate and numerate, with a desire to learn, and a genuine interest in vehicle technology.
You should be:
8. Technically minded
9. Practical
10. Logical
11. Able to listen
12. Follow instructions
13. Willing to study
14. Able to work as part of a busy, fast moving team
Brand
Lexus