About the Role
The role of a Motor Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:
Servicing – working to specific guidelines to ensure a vehicle is running at optimum performance
Maintenance – replacing parts and components that are damaged/wearing before they fail and cause further damage
Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem
Motor Vehicle Technician
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 manufacturer 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
- All apprentices are trained through their apprenticeship to achieve these levels of performance and activity.
More Information
Qualifications:
GCSE or equivalent English 4 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)
GCSE or equivalent Maths 4 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)
Desired skills:
Communication skills, IT skills, Team working, Attention to detail, Proactive, Initiative, Manual Skills, Driving License (advantageous)
Training:
- Day release delivery, learner spends one day per week at training provider premises.
Apprenticeship duration: 36 months
Future progression:
To become a fully qualified Vehicle Technician and secure a full-time role as permanent member of the team.
Things to consider:
You will need to arrange daily transport to and from the site.
Pay: From £302.00 per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Learn more here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0033-v1-5