Apprentice Vehicle Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician, where you will learn to service and repair light vehicles. This exciting opportunity offers training at top-notch facilities, allowing you to develop your skills in vehicle mechanics and electronics. You will be part of a supportive and friendly team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a commitment to your personal growth and a nationally recognized qualification upon completion, this apprenticeship is the perfect start to a rewarding career in the automotive industry. Embrace the chance to grow with an ambitious employer and make a real impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

24/7 online access to healthcare professionals

Car purchasing and lease schemes

Colleague discounts on servicing, parts & accessories

Enhanced holiday allowance with length of service

Paid day off for your birthday

Company share purchase plan

Loan plans for colleagues

Colleague referral payments

Industry leading family friendly policies

Numerous training and development options

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A – C (new grades 9 – 4) in English, Maths, and two other subjects.
• Ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service and repair light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Train in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics.

Skills

Customer Service

Mechanical Skills

Electronics Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in two other subjects

Job description

Apprentice Vehicle Technician – Audi Colchester

Time to switch up a gear? Be part of something better.

Our technical apprentices will learn how to service and repair light vehicles such as cars up to 3.5 tonnes. Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning, security features, dent and paint repair.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician at Group 1 Automotive. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, you’ll learn new skills while becoming an expert. And best of all, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

• 24/7 online access to healthcare professionals
• Car purchasing and lease schemes
• Servicing, parts & accessory colleague discounts.
• Enhanced holiday allowance with length of service
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Company share purchase plan
• Loan plans for colleagues, including toolbox and travel tickets
• Colleague referral payments
• Industry leading family friendly policies
• Numerous training, learning and development options to suit everyone
• Plus lots more

Helpful skills and qualifications

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.

• Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high-quality people working within our Retailer Network. We're looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development, work hard to achieve their potential and grow with an ambitious employer.
• The Programme lasts for at least 36 months and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification at the end of it.

Eligibility

• Four GCSE grades A – C (new grades 9 – 4) or equivalent in English, Maths and two other subjects.
• In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 5 or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.
• 'Equivalent' grades include:
• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

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 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.