Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Learning and assisting in the diagnosis, testing, servicing and repairing of motor vehicles and ensuring technical skill and knowledge is constantly improved upon
Learning how to interpret and apply technical service/repair data to read and fully digest all vehicle service literature and updates supplied
Learning how to ensure vehicles comply with all safety and manufacturers’ standards when returned to customers and record any non-conformance of this on the work request card
Learning how to complete work request forms correctly and neatly, ensuring that they conform to company/manufacturer/warranty requirements including the recording of damage reports, mileage, chassis numbers and that they are clocked on/off as necessary
Gaining knowledge of and ensuring compliance with manufacturer warranty procedures
Ensuring that all parts/sundries used during the course of a service/repair are accounted for by either a parts department invoice/picking slip attached to the work request card or by recording them on the work request card
Ensuring the workshop is kept clean and tidy to ensure high standards of Health and Safety and practice good housekeeping
Attending college and completing all coursework/examinations including portfolios as required in order to attain the appropriate qualifications within the prescribed time span of the apprenticeship
Ensuring customer vehicles are protected against accidental damage or loss whilst in the care of the organisation, including protecting them with the appropriate covers
Safeguarding all plant and tools against loss or misuse and use all equipment reliably and safely, reporting any defects immediately
Learning how to investigate, report and advise on vehicle and component serviceability, to produce comprehensive electronic vehicle health checks and supporting videos
Fully adhering to all Health and Safety Procedures and reporting any non-compliance (including non-compliance by colleagues) to ensure that all employees and customers are protected from any potential hazards
Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager
Training:
Training visits from Apprenticeship Development Coaches monthly at the employer's site
5 day block release, every 5 weeks at GTG training Wolverhampton
Training Outcome:
Progression on to Level 3 Maintenance & Repair
Employer Description:
A & S Motors for over 24 years we have built our reputation on offering an honest and reliable service to clients around the Willenhall and surrounding area.
Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion and interest for cars