Apprentice Car Service Technician - Stockport

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified Honda technicians where you will be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance and repair of cars from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.

You will be an Apprentice service and diagnostic car technician in a busy workshop environment You will carry out tasks relevant to maintaining and repairing cars To assist qualified technicians with servicing and repairs To observe best work practices, develop and maintain skills levels in all aspects of repair, service and maintenance of cars To maintain a clean and safe work environment To maintain personal standards of dress, cleanliness and hygiene, consistent with the standards laid down by the company To be responsible for the safety of yourself and others, using protective equipment when required To develop and maintain a thorough and current product knowledge To ensure a consistently high level of quality and workmanship To advise the Workshop Controller or Service Advisor of any additional work necessary on a vehicle during servicing Assistance with any other tasks as required

Training:
Training consists of 17 weeks block training over a 3-year period with the remainder of your time being spent at a Honda retailer where practical training and guidance will be provided You will be working towards an Advanced Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Apprenticeship (Level 3) along with Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 Honda Challenge Personal Development Programme You will also work towards Honda internal qualifications. As part of your training, you will attend our Honda Apprenticeship technical centre in Bracknell for block release training (accommodation and transport costs will be covered by your employer)

Training Outcome:

Possible career progression opportunities include

Master Technician Service or Aftersales Department Management Or even Dealership Management

Employer Description:
Swansway Motor Group is owned by Chairman Michael Smyth, a man with five decades worth of experience in the motor industry. Over the years, Michael has been joined by his sons, Peter, David and John, making the business a genuine family affair. As far as the Smyths are concerned everyone who works with them is a part of the Swansway family. We care about our fellow Swansway family members; we help each other to get the job done. We care about where we work, we keep desks and filing cabinets tidy and we keep our dealerships looking like new. We care about every one of our customers, we like to think of them as guests in our work homes and we want them to go away feeling they’ve had excellent customer service.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (Occasional Saturdays) Times to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,• Professional Attitude,Ability to Build Rapport,Self-Motivated,Confident,Adaptable