Ford Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Worthing

Day to day tasks will always vary, but will normally include:

Servicing MOT’s Vehicle maintenance Observing and assisting technicians Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly

The Car Technicians jobs fall into three categories:

Servicing – working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance Maintenance - replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail   Repair - diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem

Training:
Not only will apprentices be working and be trained within the garage, but they will also attend a Ford approved college four times a year for two-week periods to work towards achieving their Ford Masters Technical Certificate at standard Level 3

Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation.

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.

An Allocated Skills Coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

Training Outcome:

A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including a Service Manager, Master Technician and Dealership Principles. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, progressing through their dealership and be an asset to Ford Motor Company.

Employer Description:
At Dinnages, we offer the entire range of new Ford cars, new commercial vehicles. Our selection of Ford offers are updated regularly to offer you fantastic savings across our range of new and used cars, as well as servicing and after sales in Sussex.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, may include weekends, shifts TBC. May include Saturdays.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working