Apprentice Vehicle Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Burton End; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Company pension

Cycle-to-work

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is offering an apprenticeship opportunity in the automotive service sector. You will learn to carry out checks, perform maintenance and assist with repairs while adhering to brand guidelines.

Expected to maintain tidy work bays, document repairs, and engage with Service Advisors. GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science are required; strong team and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science are required.
• Demonstrates reliability and strong work ethic.
• Shows willingness to learn and develop within automotive service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out checks and maintenance on vehicles following brand guidelines.
• Identify, repair and replace faulty components and parts.
• Liaise with Service Advisors about required repairs or work.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Punctuality

Time management

Pressure handling

Target driven

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

GCSE Science

Job description

• Servicing our vehicles - you'll be carrying out checks and maintenance in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Identifying, repairing and replacing components and parts that are faults.
• Liaising with our Service Advisors about required repairs or vehicle work.
• Maintaining repair and service records.
• Learn and demonstrate work bay and surrounding area tidiness.
• To always consider the customer impact on any activity with the vehicle, demonstrating our customer-centric approach.
• To satisfy the academic requirements of the apprenticeship - engage with our provider and ensure course progress. Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
• Punctual and being great at timekeeping
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Great team player and communication skills
• Drive to exceed targets
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Math's, English and Science

  Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

• But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. Our Values At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do. Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.
• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover