Apprentice Technician

Park's Motor Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Colleague Introductory Scheme

Car discounts on new/used cars

Death in service

Discounted Servicing

Subsidised car purchase scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 remote GP

Mental health support

Physiotherapy support

Wellbeing assistance

Financial and legal support

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Park's Motor Group in Glasgow is offering an Apprenticeship as an Apprentice Technician. You will learn to service, fault find and repair vehicles, while attending college as part of the apprenticeship and using workshop equipment under guidance.

The role focuses on developing practical skills, modern automotive technology understanding and a pathway to a full technician career within the Park's Motor Group.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 qualifications at National 5 level, these must include Maths, English and a Science.
• Predicted grades will be taken into consideration.
• Interest in automotive/engineering and inquisitive nature and a desire to fix things are important alongside academic achievements.

Responsibilities

• Duties include servicing, fault finding and repair of vehicles.
• Operate specialist equipment in the workshop.
• Attend college as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Interest in automotive

Inquisitive nature

Desire to fix things

Education

National 5 qualifications (Maths, English, Science)

Job description

Location: Glasgow

Franchise: Jaguar Land Rover

Park's Motor Group is searching for talented people to join their team as an Apprentice Technician. Giving you the opportunity to become a skilled Service Technician for the future enabling you to deal with the complex technology for the vehicles of the future, where career options and prospects are endless.

TYPICAL DAY

Duties will include carrying out servicing, fault finding, repair of vehicles, operating specialist equipment and all other associated tasks. Training is not all hands on, we believe that learning to use a computer and understanding the theory behind the role is as important as using a spanner. You will attend college as part of this apprenticeship.

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

• On the job training will be carried out in the employer’s workshop alongside your workplace mentor
• Off the job training will be typically one-week block release at college
• You will build portfolios to record training, experience and skills gained throughout your apprenticeship
• You will be expected to self-study and with the combination of on the job and off the job training, you will be working towards the Modern Apprenticeship Framework.

QUALIFICATIONS / QUALITIES

The successful applicant will be confident, self-motivated and keen to work as part of a team. Having an interest in working in the automotive and engineering industries and inquisitive nature and a desire to fix things are just as important as academic achievements.

As a Park's Motor Group employee you will receive:

For you:

• Access to the Company Pension Scheme
• Colleague Introductory Scheme
• Industry leading discounts on purchases on new and used cars
• Death in service benefit

For you and your family:

• Discounted Servicing
• Subsidised car purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 remote GP
• Medical second opinions
• Unlimited mental health support
• Physiotherapy help and advice
• Savings and discounts on shopping
• Financial and legal support
• Wellbeing assistance

Must have 5 qualifications at National 5 level, these must include Maths, English and a Science. Predicted grades will be taken into consideration.