Apprentice Mechanic - Warminster

Joining a family business means that you will focus your time on a specific fleet of vehicles. You will be able to work on various vehicles makes; Volvo, Scania, MAN, Cummins and Mercedes.

Your apprenticeship training will be split between a combination of workplace and academy learning on block release. Every six weeks you will attend Paragon Skills Automotive Academy (five weeks at work – 1 week at academy) where you will work towards completing your apprenticeship modules and demonstrate your practical abilities and competencies in our multi-functioning workshops. You must be able to provide your own transport to and from the academy when required. 

As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to:

Assisting other technicians with vehicle maintenance, repairs and servicing Assisting with keeping the workshop clean and tidy Shadowing workplace mentor for a variety of tasks Develop and build hand skills Learning to maintain and repair customers vehicles Speaking with customers to ensure they are aware of work being carried out on their vehicle Take bookings, payments and other basic office administration, as required

Training:

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. 

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. 

This involves regular catchups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. 

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 36-month apprenticeship you will have gained; Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Heavy) – Level 3 apprenticeship. 

Functional skills in maths and English are necessary when required.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we will look to offer further training and development qualifications.

Employer Description:
We are a long established private, family owned coach hire company based in the Wiltshire market town of Warminster, next to the historical Longleat House, safari park and Stonehenge, which is situated on the borders of Dorset and Somerset close to the Roman city of Bath.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (Shifts TBC)

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working