Apprentice Autocare Technician

As an apprentice you will learn all the skills to become a top Autocare Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. You will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.

Due to the UK skills shortage within the automotive sector, you will be the next generation of technicians with the ability to adapt and change. This is great role for someone who is willing to jump start their career!

Duties include:

Find and diagnose faults using hand tools or a computer Advise customers on what repairs are needed Estimate time and costs for jobs Road test vehicles to check repairs Tyre fitting Repairs to exhausts, batteries, brakes, and servicing

Training:

The Platinum Motor Group:

Founded almost 50 years ago the Platinum Motor Group is one of the largest, family run dealership Groups in the Southwest. With 13 dealerships across 8 sites within the region, in Trowbridge, Frome, Bath, Box (near Bath), Chippenham, Swindon, Cirencester & Yeovil, we provide Main Dealer Sales and Aftersales services for a number of brands including; Hyundai, KGM, Nissan, Renault, Dacia, Škoda, Suzuki, Toyota, Citroën, Vauxhall, OMODA and JAECOO, plus parts supply for additional brands such as Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, DS, Peugeot, Chrysler, Jeep, Leapmotor and Eurorepar.

We pride ourselves in both our vast range of products and services, and of course, the Team Members that we have working in the Platinum Group, from Sales, Service and Parts to the support roles who work to ensure that our customers receive the best overall dealership experience possible.

Starting your career with the Platinum Motor Group will give you a friendly and nurturing environment in which to commence your journey, with access to dedicated, knowledgeable and industry-experienced Team Members who will support and guide you in your new role.

You will also benefit from comprehensive and relevant Manufacturer backed training, on-the-job training and personal development opportunities within the Group.

We work with a local training academy who provide excellent training and support to the Apprentices in our care, and aim to provide opportunities for long, happy and successful careers on completion of an Apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.

Training Outcome:

We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your Apprenticeship Qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them, this could open up even more career opportunities.

Employer Description:

We are a family run Motor Group with a passion for all things Automotive.

The group was founded by former Managing Director, Rodney Cuff in 1975 and has grown in the past 49 years to be one of the leading players in the Southwest. With an array of Car Manufacturer franchises under our belt including Renault, Dacia, Nissan, Škoda, Hyundai, Toyota, Vauxhall, Citroën, KGM, Suzuki, OMODA and JAECOO, you can be sure to find the perfect car at The Platinum Motor Group. Not only do we sell New and Used vehicles, but we also offer Service, MOT’s, Vehicle Health Checks and Genuine Manufacturer Parts in our State-of-the-art workshops.

We pride ourselves in not only our vast range of products but the team that we have here at the Group, from our Sales and Service teams to our Managers and Administration Staff who work behind the scenes to make sure that our customers receive the best car buying / servicing experience possible.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Initiative