Summary
Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us. We are looking to recruit a number of apprentices to work across our business, working with our technicians, graduates, and engineers in the research and testing of all types of vehicles on our huge site in Nuneaton.
Wage
£16,000 a year
Salary will increase each year, and will reflect our Technician rates upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, including possible shift work.
37 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
4
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
* Developing your vehicle systems knowledge, including electrical and electronic systems
* Applying tools and procedures to diagnose faults in vehicles
* Preparing and supporting physical tests on customers' vehicles, and supporting the findings and conclusions
Where you’ll work
Watling Street
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV10 0TU
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
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
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
* At the end of 36 months you will have attained a plus a broad range of experiences, evidenced in Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician advanced apprenticeship
* College training will be at a college in Warwick or Rugby on a day release basis
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC or equivalent in:
* Engineering (grade Pass)
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:
* Engineering (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
* Customer care skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Creative
Other requirements
Driving licence needed (by September)