Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician

Vertu BMW; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Job summary

Vertu BMW Sunderland is recruiting an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to develop skills in maintenance and repair work on a range of vehicles within a busy passenger car workshop.

You will perform inspections, assist with diagnostics with the help of System Technicians, and complete necessary documentation while embracing the brand values and delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE or equivalent in Maths/English and one other (Grade 4/C or above).
• All apprentices undertake a Manufacturer accredited qualification up to Level 3 in Automotive Repair.
• Training includes blocks of 1 week per module at Manufacturer training center with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair work, visual inspections on customer vehicles.
• Complete relevant documentation.
• Work with System Technicians on more complex and extensive diagnostic tasks.

Skills

Passion for cars

Team player

Attention to detail

Motivated mindset

Education

GCSE Maths & English plus another

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician to join our team at Vertu BMW Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing, enthusiastic person to join the team. What we are looking for is somebody with a passion for cars. The successful applicant will get the amazing opportunity to develop their own skills in all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair work, whilst working on some fantastic cars! You will be working in a Passenger Car workshop within a busy team environment, constantly representing the brand and its values by exceeding our customers expectations and delivering an unparalleled level of service and quality. What is the role of an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician? You will be carrying out maintenance and repair work, visual inspections to customer vehicles. This will include completion of relevant documentation and working with System Technicians on more complex and extensive diagnostic and repair tasks. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. You must have a passion and interest in the motor industry, be a team player, have meticulous attention to detail and a dedicated and motivated mentality. What Qualifications do you need?

• You must have a GCSE or equivalent in Maths/English and one other (Grade 4/C or above)

What training will you receive?

• All of our apprentices undertake a Manufacturer accredited qualification up to a Level 3 in Automotive Repair.
• Our training is held at the relevant Manufacturer training center and will involve blocks of 1 weeks attendance per module. This will involve overnight stays.
  By applying for this role, you agree to us sharing your personal information withe the Manufacturing Partner who will undertake your apprenticeship.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity