Light Vehicle Apprenticeship

Vacancy ID : 6716; Llangefni; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity is available in Llangefni, with a focus on developing diagnostic skills for the car industry. The trainee will engage in various duties such as servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 GCSEs and preferably some experience with light vehicles. Training will be provided to equip apprentices with the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates are preferred with experience working with light vehicles.
• Level 1 or 2 Light Vehicle qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Servicing vehicles to manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintaining vehicles by replacing worn parts.
• Repairing vehicles by diagnosing failures.

Skills

Experience with light vehicles

Ability to follow servicing guidelines

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades C/9-4 (or equivalent)

Job description

About the apprenticeship

An exciting opportunity for the Apprentice to be trained, using the latest diagnostic equipment to provide them with the relevant skills to react to the ever-changing technological developments within the car industry.

Duties

Day to day tasks will always vary, but will normally include :

• Servicing
• MOT’s
• Vehicle maintenance

Observing and assisting technicians

Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly.

The Car Technicians jobs fall into three categories :

• Servicing – working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance
• Maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
• Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades A

• C / 9-4 (or equivalent) would be preferable
• Candidates with previous experience working with light vehicles or a Level 1 or 2 Light Vehicle qualification will be preferred, but this is not essential

Skills

Candidates with previous experience working with light vehicles or a Level 1 or 2 Light Vehicle qualification will be preferred, but this is not essential

Welsh language

Welsh spoken skills : No

Welsh written skills : No

If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.

Training provided

Training provider: Skillnet Limited

Qualification

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 2 & 3

Disability confident

Is this employer disability confident : No

What is disability confident?

Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.

Employer details

W R Davies Llangefni
Industrial Estate Road
Llangefni
LL77 7JA