Apprentice Technician

Eastern Western Motor Group; Coldstream; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Birthday off

40 days annual leave

Pension & savings

Colleague discounts

Vehicle purchase discounts

Job summary

Eastern Western Motor Group is seeking an Apprentice Technician at Mercedes Benz Coldstream. This on-the-job training role offers hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, starting with essential tasks under supervision.

You will learn diagnostic tools, assist with servicing, and develop customer service and safety skills in a busy automotive environment with supported progression.

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• On-the-Job Training & Skill Development: Actively participate in training programmes to develop technical skills in vehicle maintenance and repair, gaining hands‑on experience.
• Assist with Maintenance Tasks: Support experienced technicians with routine tasks like oil changes, tyre rotations, and brake inspections while learning the necessary skills.
• Diagnostic & Repair Learning: Learn how to use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical and electrical issues, and gain experience repairing and maintaining various vehicle components.
• Customer Service Skills: Develop effective communication skills by providing excellent customer service during vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Health, Safety & Professional Growth: Take responsibility for personal and workplace safety, while continuously seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in the automotive industry.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Job description

About the Role

Apprentice Technician

Mercedes Benz Coldstream

Salary up to £17,472

Job Opportunity

• On-the-Job Training & Skill Development: Actively participate in training programmes to develop technical skills in vehicle maintenance and repair, gaining hands‑on experience.
• Assist with Maintenance Tasks: Support experienced technicians with routine tasks like oil changes, tyre rotations, and brake inspections while learning the necessary skills.
• Diagnostic & Repair Learning: Learn how to use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical and electrical issues, and gain experience repairing and maintaining various vehicle components.
• Customer Service Skills: Develop effective communication skills by providing excellent customer service during vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Health, Safety & Professional Growth: Take responsibility for personal and workplace safety, while continuously seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in the automotive industry.

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Essential Skills

To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.

About Company

For nearly a 100 years, Eastern Western Motor Group has been built on great people, strong relationships and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Today, we are one of Scotland's leading automotive businesses, employing over 1,850 colleagues across a wide range of brands and locations.

Guided by our BASICS values, we' are proud of the careers we have helped build, the talent we have developed and the long service of colleagues who have chosen to grow with us.

Whether you are just starting out or looking for your next challenge, there has never been a better time to join us and see where your career can take you.

Benefits

• Industry leading training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy your birthday off on us every year!
• Generous Holiday Allowance - Your free time matters to us! We give all our colleagues up to 40 days annual leave each year.
• Your Family Matters - As a family run Company, your family matters to us. We offer our colleagues a pension plan, death in service scheme and access to our colleague savings club. We also offer free corporate passes for Five Sister Zoo, Almond Valley and many more local attractions!
• Colleague Discount - We offer excellent discounts on new and used car purchases, parts and servicing across all our brands.
• YourDiscounts is our retail discount partner. You can save hundreds of pounds on everything from holidays to your weekly shopping!
• Vehicle Introduction Bonus - Earn £100 by referring a friend or family member to purchase a car at one of our Dealerships.
• Up to 5 study days off per annum, plus time off for any exams.