Apprentice Vehicle Technician NEW

BMW Group Retail; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious automotive retailer for an Apprentice Vehicle Technician. This role not only offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and vehicles but also provides comprehensive training through the BMW Group Academy. Over a three-year period, you will gain valuable qualifications and skills in vehicle maintenance and electronics, setting you on a path to a rewarding career in the automotive industry. Join a team that values personal development and customer satisfaction, and enjoy a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package that includes holidays, discounts, and more. Start your journey with us today!

Benefits

30 days holiday

Birthday off

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Paid time off to volunteer

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of an Advanced Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance.
• 3 GCSEs in English, Maths, and one other subject required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on vehicles.
• Participate in training at BMW Group Academy UK.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Electronics

Customer Service

Diagnostics

Education

3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Tools

BMW Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

North Oxford Garage is looking for an Apprentice Vehicle Technician.

Your role

BMW and MINI occupy an enviable position in an ever-changing automotive world. Our products are recognised worldwide for their quality, technology and performance, and we have a Retailer network reflecting these qualities. One of the most important factors in keeping BMW and MINI at the forefront of the automotive industry is its customer satisfaction. This is where you could play a part - the start of customer satisfaction is to recruit the right people and offer them outstanding training with appropriate qualifications, together with continual personal development.

Based at North Oxford Garage at Long Hanborough, you would also attend the BMW Group Academy UK in Berkshire for their off-the-job training. This ensures consistent training throughout the UK and allows our apprentices to train on up-to-the-minute products and technology. The training takes place over a 3 year period and takes the form of classroom and workshop sessions.

What is the main focus of this course?

The course is unique to BMW with a special emphasis on electronics and cutting-edge technology; your training will include the opportunity to work on the latest cars, engines and BMW diagnostic equipment, ultimately leading to the ability to undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on vehicles to the highest standards once fully qualified.

On successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship, the qualifications attained will be:

1. IMI Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
2. IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigeration Handling
3. IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicles
4. IMI Accreditation Service Maintenance Technician

Your profile

You are required to have, or predicted to attain, 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and one other subject.

Why North Oxford Garage?

North Oxford Garage, part of the William Morgan Group, is passionate about continuing to build an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and able to reach their full potential. Our benefits package is designed to do just that. Join us in our mission is to deliver outstanding automotive services and you could benefit from a competitive salary, your birthday off every year, 30 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays rising to 32 with service, 1,000's of retailer discounts with Torque, our engagement hub, paid time off to volunteer, life insurance, a cycle to work scheme and world class development through the BMW Training Academy.