Apprentice Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)

Routine Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing You will gain hands-on experience performing essential maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid top-ups, brake inspections, tyre checks, and replacing worn parts. This foundation work is critical to keeping vehicles safe and running smoothly, and you’ll learn how to carry it out efficiently and accurately. Carrying Out MOTs Under Supervision Under the guidance of experienced technicians, you’ll assist with MOT inspections to ensure vehicles meet legal safety and emissions standards. This will help you develop a detailed understanding of vehicle regulations, and the skills needed to conduct thorough checks. Learning How to Diagnose Faults and Repair Mechanical and Electrical Components You’ll be introduced to the diagnostic process, learning how to identify issues reported by customers or detected during inspections. This includes troubleshooting mechanical faults and electrical problems using both traditional methods and digital diagnostic tools, developing your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge. Working with the Latest Diagnostic Tools and Workshop Equipment Modern vehicles rely on advanced technology. You’ll receive training on how to use up-to-date diagnostic software, electronic testers, and workshop machinery safely and effectively, preparing you to work in a professional automotive environment. Understanding and Applying Health and Safety Procedures in a Busy Workshop Safety is a top priority. You will learn essential health and safety practices, including how to handle tools and equipment safely, manage hazardous materials, maintain a tidy workspace, and adhere to workshop policies to protect yourself, your colleagues, and customers. Communicating with Customers and the Wider Team. Good communication is vital in a busy garage. You’ll develop skills to liaise professionally with customers, understanding their concerns and explaining work clearly. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues from the service, sales, and preparation teams to ensure smooth workflows and a great customer experience.

Training:
Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 Servicing and repairing light vehicles. City of Bristol College (Parkway) Block Release

Training Outcome:
Full time employment Further training

Employer Description:
Carbase are a family-owned business and over the past two decades have become the largest independent pre-owned dealership in the Southwest. With four Carbase locations, including Vanbase Bristol, and a dedicated team of over 200 staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work award and the People and Culture Award from Autotrader in 2023 and 2024.

Working Hours :
43.75 hours per week worked over 5 days plus the requirement to work 1 Saturday every 4 weeks Monday to Friday: 8am – 5.30pm (1 hour break – 30 minutes for lunch and 2 x 15 minute breaks) Saturday: 8am – 1pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Initiative,Driving licence