Apprentice Autocare Mechanic West Sussex

GTG Training Limited; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

GTG Training Limited is recruiting an Apprentice Autocare Technician for an independent garage. The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes let you work full time and earn while you learn, combining training centre weeks with practical in-work experience to build the necessary skills for an apprenticeship in automotive repair and maintenance.

You will learn servicing, MOT preparation, replacement and overhaul of components, and electrical fault diagnostics in a real workshop setting, supported by GTG

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths, English and a Science or Technical subject (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assist with vehicle servicing and maintenance in the workshop.
• Learn MOT preparation and major component work.
• Develop fault diagnostics skills under supervision.

Education

GCSE Maths, English and Science/Technical subject

Job description

GTG Training are recruiting for an ApprenticeAutocare Technicianon behalf of an independent garage.This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.

As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?

You will be based within the garage workshop and will be involved in learning all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance, including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.

Examples of the units covered are:

• Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
• Inspection of light vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying chassis units and components
• Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle engines and componentfaults
• Ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Contributing to workplace good housekeeping

What will I learn?

Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace with dedicated mentors from GTG and the apprentice’s workplace, which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

Youwill train through GTGWolverhampton, by attending block release training weeks,toLevel2 Autocare Technician or Level 3MotorVehicleService andMaintenanceTechnician.

What qualifications or qualities arerequired?

• GCSE Level or above in Maths, English and a Science or Technical subject or equivalent

What personal qualities arerequired?

• We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
• You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
• Youare able toprioritise and work to timelines.
• A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
• A full UK Driving licence is not essential but preferred.

Ifyou’vegot the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,beliefor race.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.

Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning?