Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship -
As an Apprentice, you will work alongside a team of experienced Technicians, where you will learn to maintain and repair customer’s vehicles to a very high standard.
The role of a Light Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:
• Servicing – working to guidelines to ensure a vehicle is 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
The techniques and daily responsibilities you will learn will include:
• Using diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes
• Inspecting and preparing customers vehicles ready for mechanical work
• Removing, repairing or replacing components to the correct specification
• Contributing to a safe working environment, by working within Health and Safety processes.
• Admin and customer service duties that include updating job cards and providing quotations and estimations
Training:
This is a Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Remit Group.
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 15 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks at the workplace, giving 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance.
As a result, you will receive the following qualification:
• Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard: Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
• Functional Skills in English & Maths (if required)
• F Gas air conditioning qualification
Training Outcome:
As an apprentice, you will be a full-time employee from the very beginning, and while training you’ll be earning your place as an integral part of the team. It is our aim to keep our apprentices on in the business, depending on performance and availability.
Once you have achieved your qualification, you may have further opportunities to progress to Maintenance Technician, Master Technician, or managerial roles like Shift Supervisor or Workshop Controller.
Employer Description:
Since our first site opened in 1993 the Glyn Hopkin Group has grown to become one of the UK’s largest and most successful automotive dealership networks. Today we operate over 35 sites across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, London, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire where we work on behalf of the industry’s biggest manufacturers. They include Alpine, Dacia, MG, Nissan, Renault, Suzuki and Kia who we represent through the highest standards of customer service. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme. Both private and business customers are served from each of our locations, and no matter who walks through our doors we strive to leave them feeling fully supported and rewarded. We do this by providing generous offers and a wide range of vehicle choice alongside our excellent customer service. Award-winning guidance and real value are at the heart of what we do, and you can benefit from both today. Find out more about Glyn Hopkin and how we can make motoring more convenient, affordable and enjoyable for you by browsing our website, or speak to your local team today.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Skills:
Attention to detail,Mechanically minded