Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice

BMW Group; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive academy is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join their busy workshop in Falmouth. This position requires passion and commitment to learning about automotive technology. Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 3-year training program at the BMW Group Academy, covering repair and maintenance to the highest standards. Previous GCSEs are essential for application.

Benefits

Covered training costs (travel, accommodation, food)

Qualifications

• Good manual dexterity is essential.
• GCSEs A-C/9-4 in English, Maths, and another subject required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair motor vehicles to BMW/MINI standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Interest in automotive vehicles

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

GCSEs in English, Maths, and one other subject

Job description

Overview

Ocean Falmouth is looking for a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice. Your role is to work in a busy BMW/MINI workshop environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to the high standards of the BMW/MINI brand.

Training and apprenticeship

All BMW Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentices attend the BMW Group Academy UK in Berkshire for their off-the-job training. The training takes place over a 3-year period and includes classroom and workshop sessions. The course has a unique emphasis on electronics and cutting-edge technology, and your training will include the opportunity to work on the latest cars, engines and BMW diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance
• Service
• Repair activities on vehicles to the highest standards once fully qualified

Future prospects

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will continue your development on the BMW Technical Programme.

Things to consider

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the BMW Group Academy in Berkshire to complete their apprenticeship training. Training is completed in one-week blocks approximately once every two-three months. All training costs are covered by the BMW Retailer (travel, accommodation and food).

About the employer

All Motor Vehicle Technician, Aftersales Customer Service (Parts & Service) and Motorcycle Technician Apprentices will be employed at their local BMW Retailer, and will attend the BMW Group Academy for their training. The BMW Group Academy is based at Wokefield Park near Reading in Berkshire. All Bodyshop Technician (Paint & Panel) Apprentices will be employed at their local BMW Retailer or Bodyshop, and will attend our body training facility for their training. The body training facility is located in Milton Keynes.

Employer and training provider

• Employer: BMW Group Academy
• Training provider:
• IMI Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
• IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigeration Handling
• IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle
• IMI Accreditation Service Maintenance Technician

Apprenticeship standard: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)

Mentoring and progression

During the time spent at your Retailer, a mentor will be allocated to oversee the work-based learning programme. A BMW representative will also visit on a 12-weekly basis to set performance targets and ensure any development needs are being met.

Your profile

Desired skills: To have good manual dexterity.

Personal qualities:

• A keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry as a whole
• To be honest and trustworthy with a willingness to learn
• A positive attitude and work ethic, with high level of professionalism
• To be able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy workshop environment, as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually

Desired qualifications

Applicants are required to have, or are predicted to obtain, GCSEs at grades A–C/9–4 (or equivalent) in the following subjects:

• English
• Maths
• One other subject