Lancaster Service Centre Service Technician Apprenticeship

Cox Motor Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship training

Travel and accommodation covered

Brand certifications

Job summary

Cox Motor Group is recruiting for an Apprentice Service Technician/Mechanic across our Volkswagen Group retail network. You will learn to diagnose faults, service vehicles and support technicians across traditional, hybrid and electric engines.

Training will be delivered through a mix of virtual learning and face-to-face blocks at our state-of-the-art centres, with travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Carry out service and inspection of vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete accurate paperwork for customers and records.

Skills

Diagnostic tools

Vehicle inspection

Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship

Refrigerant Handling Certificate

Job description

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.

Some of your duties will include:

• Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
• Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection.
• Maintenance of electronic systems including on board entertainment systems.
• Undertaking repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
• Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records.
• Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

Training provided

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre, in Milton Keynes, to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.

As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

Apprenticeship qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling

Programme name Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Light Vehicle Standard (Level 3)At SEAT, there is nothing more important than our people. Their enthusiasm, commitment and skills are the dynamic force behind SEAT cars. Our people drive the innovation and technology, style and design in everything that we do.

We are looking to enthusiastic and passionate people to join our team working as apprentices in our retail network and drive their career forward with us.

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK's largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.

Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.