Apprentice Parts Technician

GTG Training; Livingston; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

GTG Training is recruiting an Apprentice Parts Technician for an independent garage in Kirknewton, Livingston. This Modern Apprenticeship lets you work full-time and earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in parts handling and customer service within a busy garage.

You will learn how to receive and dispatch parts, advise customers, order parts, and use computer systems, with emphasis on developing practical motor vehicle knowledge and sales skills.

Qualifications

• National 4 English and Maths or higher required.
• Admin or Computer Studies helpful but not essential.
• Personal qualities include motivation, initiative and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and dispatching parts.
• Dealing with customer enquiries.
• Sourcing parts for customers and technical staff.
• Based in a parts department, giving customer advice, ordering parts and updating computer systems.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Parts identification

Education

National 4 English

National 4 Maths

Admin or Computer Studies (preferred)

Job description

• Gain an SCQF Level 6 in Parts Distribution
• Work full time in a garage workshop
• Job based in Kirknewton, Livingston
• Earn while you learn

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Parts Technician on 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.

Apprentices will gain experience in all operating systems within their own parts department and will have the opportunity to put theory into practice within their own facility. Customer facing and parts identification units will be undertaken, ensuring apprentices will be able to meet and exceed their organisation's customer expectations.

This Programme Covers The Following Areas

• Receiving and dispatching parts
• Dealing with customer enquiries
• Sourcing parts for customers and technical staff

You will be based within a parts department, involved in giving customer advice, ordering required parts, components or accessories and updating computer systems.

What will I learn?

Basic motor vehicle technology will be a part of the course as well as telephone and sales techniques.

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 qualifications or qualities are required?

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and an Admin or Computer Studies subject is preferred but not essential.

What personal qualities are required?

• 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.
• You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
• A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
• A full UK Driving licence preferred but not essential.
• If you’ve got 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, belief or 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? Apply now