Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Hendy Hyundai Poole

As an apprentice you will be working alongside qualified and highly experienced colleagues, many of whom would have started their careers as an apprentice just like you. You will have a dedicated mentor who will guide you through your whole learning journey and help you maximise your potential by sharing their knowledge. 

Alongside your on-the-job training you will also undertake classroom-based training at the state-of-the-art training academies our Brand partners run. You will get to meet other apprentices across the country so you can share your experiences, support each other with completing assignments and develop long lasting friendships. 

An apprenticeship is just the start and here at the Hendy Group we don’t want your journey to end once you have achieved your qualifications - we will nurture your talent and support you with your goals to enable you to have a long and fulfilling career with us. 

Duties will include:

Working alongside qualified technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles Producing estimates Carrying out diagnostics Warranty work Assisting with MOTs on vehicles Other general technical duties and general housekeeping Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Training:

Candidates will work towards achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at level 3.  https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motor-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-light-vehicle-v1-3  

The programme lasts for 36 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 24 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment Includes: On-going assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2.

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components: Logbook (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice).

Each apprentice will achieve the following:

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (ST0033/AP03) Standard Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QCF Certified Hyundai courses

Training Outcome:

Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship.

Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester.

On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a light vehicle technician is anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year.

Employer Description:
Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday between 8am - 5pm with a 30-min lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness