Autocare Technician Apprentice

General duties include:  

Contribute to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace, including the maintenance of key equipment and carrying out general housekeeping  Carry out stock procedures, including dealing with routine stock deliveries, placing stock into storage, carrying out stock rotation duties and ordering parts for customers following company procedures  Carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance in line with manufactures specifications or approved schedules, company procedures and complete approved documentation Make recommendations to customers based on the results of inspections, ensuring that sales recommendations are accurate and fully costed, are ethical and in the best interests of the customer at all times, using language that is transparent and avoids jargon Carry out replacement/repair and balancing of a range of light vehicle tyres, including ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric and run-flat tyres fitted to a range of wheel sizes and types  Carry out the replacement of components on a specific range of vehicle systems, including Steering & Suspension, Braking systems, Battery & Charging systems, exhaust systems and Air-Conditioning systems  Carry out 4-wheel Geometry operations, including adjustments on a range of vehicles with different suspension and steering systems  Use a range of specialist tools & equipment, mechanical & electrical measuring tools and diagnostic equipment to support fault identification and repair  Identify & procure correct parts to meet specific customer requirements   Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgments on wear and serviceability  Deal with and resolve low-level customer complaints  Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues  Use specific company IT systems within the workplace, including Point-of-sale systems and hand-held devices

 

Training:

Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  

   

Day release   

  

You will undertake the Autocare Technician standard.    

   

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/autocare-technician-v1-1 

 

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed    

   

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
We are one of the North’s leading independent chains of family-owned motorist’s stores, offering an extensive range of car parts and accessories, car care and maintenance products, and other motoring essentials.

Working Hours :
Monday to Sunday with 2 days off per week on a rota system. Hours are 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday & 10.00am to 4.00pm Sunday (hours are maximum 40per week).

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience