Apprentice Vehicle Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Southampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 healthcare support

Volunteer day

Training and development

Life assurance

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is offering an Apprenticeship as a Vehicle Technician at Mercedes-Benz Warrington. You will learn vehicle servicing and component repair while gaining qualifications, supported by a friendly team and real-world experience.

The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, and the drive to exceed targets, with GCSEs in Maths, English and Science providing the foundation for your training.

Qualifications

• Punctual and good timekeeping.
• Great team player with strong communication.
• Drive to exceed targets.
• GCSE Maths, English and Science (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Servicing vehicles and performing checks according to brand guidelines.
• Identify, repair and replace faulty components.
• Liaise with Service Advisors on repairs and vehicle work.
• Maintain repair and service records.
• Keep work bay tidy and maintain a clean surrounding area.
• Demonstrate customer-centric approach and consider customer impact.

Skills

Punctual

Timekeeping

Team player

Communication skills

Target-driven

Education

GCSE Maths English Science

Job description

Job description Apprentice Vehicle Technician - Mercedes-Benz Warrington Learn skills that will set you up for life. Join our fun and friendly team as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician and start earning right away while you gain your new qualifications. As the automotive industry changes and evolves, so will you - and we'll be there to support you. This is a place where you can explore new opportunities and career ambitions while learning from the best.

What we can offer you

• 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

What you'll do day to day

• 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.
• and many 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.

• 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

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

• 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.