Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice

BMW Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Ipswich is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice. You will work in a BMW/MINI workshop maintaining and repairing vehicles. The apprenticeship includes training at the BMW Group Academy, covering essential skills and advanced technology. Applicants should have relevant GCSEs and a keen interest in the automotive industry. Successful candidates will continue their development upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

All training costs covered, including travel, accommodation, and food.

Qualifications

• Keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry.
• Honest and trustworthy with a willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair motor vehicles to the high standards of the BMW/MINI brand.
• Attend the BMW Group Academy for off-the-job training.
• Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on vehicles.

Skills

Good manual dexterity

Education

GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 in English, Maths, and one other subject

Job description

Group1 Ipswich is looking for a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice.

Your role

You will be working in a busy BMW/MINI workshop environment, responsible for maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to the high standards of the BMW/MINI brand.

All BMW Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentices 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, combining classroom and workshop sessions.

The course is unique to BMW, with a focus on electronics and cutting-edge technology; your training will include working on:

• Cars
• Engines and BMW diagnostic equipment

Leading to the ability to undertake:

• 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 for training. Training is conducted in one-week blocks approximately every two to three months. All training costs are covered by the BMW Retailer, including 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 attend the BMW Group Academy for training. The Academy is based at Wokefield Park near Reading in Berkshire. Bodyshop Technician (Paint & Panel) Apprentices will be employed at their local BMW Retailer or Bodyshop, with training at the Milton Keynes facility.

Employer & Training provider

• BMW Group Academy
• 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). Applications are processed by BMW Group Academy.

Support during apprenticeship

A mentor will oversee your work-based learning, and a BMW representative will visit every 12 weeks to set performance targets and support your development.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Good manual dexterity

Personal qualities

• Keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry
• Honest and trustworthy with a willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions

Qualifications

Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 in English, Maths, and one other subject.