About the apprenticeship
Duties
Duties will include learning how to safely perform maintenance and servicing on light vehicles, working with replacement components such as tyres, brakes, clutches, gearboxes, etc. Duties will expand as experience develops. Other duties will be allocated as appropriate, candidate must ensure they meet health and safety responsibilities at all times when working in a functioning garage environment. Whilst in full-time employment you will undertake the following qualifications:
VCQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Competence
VRQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles (Motor Vehicle 4270/4290 Series)
Essential Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy
Additional information
Before applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Neath and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a week. You will be employed full-time as an apprentice by this company based in Neath. You will be enrolled onto a level 2 foundation apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance.
Requirements
Qualifications
No minimum grade requirements.Must have a real desire to pursue a career in the industry.
Prior experience either as a hobby or formal training desirable.
Must be punctual and reliable.
Able to work flexibly and well with others.
Must be prepared to travel once a week to Pyle for off-the-job training, mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship.
Ability to drive desirable but not essential.
Must have a mature attitude to the job and training.
Be able to work well with others and follow instructions.
Skills
Must have a real desire to pursue a career in the industry.
Prior experience either as a hobby or formal training desirable.
Must be punctual and reliable.
Able to work flexibly and well with others.
Must be prepared to travel once a week to Pyle for off-the-job training, mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship.
Ability to drive desirable but not essential.
Must have a mature attitude to the job and training.
Be able to work well with others and follow instructions.
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
XR Training
Qualification
Foundation Apprenticeship in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: No
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Welsh Row Garage
16 Blaenavon Terrace
Tonmawr
Port Talbot
SA12 9US