Spirit Motor Group - Apprentice Technicians

Spirit Motor Group; North Shields; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established automotive retail group as an apprentice technician and kickstart your career in the automotive industry! This role offers hands-on experience with a variety of vehicles, while you learn from skilled professionals in a supportive environment. Spirit Motor Group is dedicated to nurturing talent, providing you with the training and skills needed to progress to roles such as Master Technician or Service Manager. With a commitment to teamwork, communication, and customer relations, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions. Embrace this opportunity to develop your skills and launch a successful career in automotive service!

Benefits

Team and Individual bonus plan

Uniform and PPE provided

Contributory Pension Plan

Lifestyle Savings and Learning scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Close to public transport

Qualifications

• Must be over 16, physically active, and able to work with hands.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, driving license is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine service procedures on various vehicles.
• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Customer Relations

Mechanical Diagnostics

Electrical Diagnostics

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

5 subjects passed in Junior Cert

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Service Equipment

Job description

Benefits: Please see full job description

Location: Spirit Motor Group

Salary: Competitive

Spirit Motor Group is one of Ireland’s largest automotive retail groups, with no fewer than nine locations and a huge selection of new and used cars and commercial vehicles available. Established in 2004, we’re proud to represent some of the world’s most celebrated brands, including Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Polestar, Ford, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra, and Volkswagen service.

Already in your apprenticeship?

• Are you an apprentice technician / motor mechanic?
• We can fully support you in your journey to becoming a Skilled Technician.
• If you are looking for a change, would like to work on a new brand, be located in any of our Sandyford or Baldonnell state-of-the-art facilities.
• This qualification can be a platform to launch many careers: Master Technician, Team Lead, Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Technical Trainer, Warranty technical management, Operational and Aftersales management.

To start an apprenticeship with us

• You need to be over 16 years of age, physically active and able to work with your hands.
• You will have a positive can-do attitude, understand the value of great teamwork, communication skills, and customer relations.
• Have great work practices, timekeeping, attendance, tidiness, quality, health and safety awareness, ability to follow direction, and enthusiasm to learn and develop.
• Have passed 5 subjects in your junior cert (further info on application).
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• A full driving licence is a bonus.

The Role

• Performing / assisting with routine service procedures on a range of vehicles.
• Performing / assisting in all mechanical / electrical diagnostics, repairs solving problems.
• Communicating with other teams in the dealership: technicians, service advisors, parts, and warranty.
• ‘On-the-job’ skills and experience in our workshops.
• ‘Off-the-job’ phases at Solas Training centres.
• Specific Manufacturer training courses.

Reward

• Apprentice Contract for the duration of apprenticeship with the opportunity of a full-time permanent role when successfully completed.
• Training in a successful dealership and great opportunities to progress your career.
• Team and Individual bonus plan.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Contributory Pension Plan or PRSA.
• Lifestyle Savings and Learning scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking.
• Close to Green Luas and a range of bus routes.

Please apply to [e-mail] referencing the job you are applying for. Include CV outlining your experience to date and relevant experience as per this job spec. If you are from outside of the EEA, please describe your current work permit for Ireland.