Volvo Cars Leatherhead Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive training provider in Leatherhead is offering a Service Technician/Mechanic apprenticeship. This role involves using diagnostic equipment, testing vehicle systems, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will show enthusiasm for the industry, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to learning. Successful apprentices will achieve various qualifications and progress in their careers within the automotive field.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Follow checklists to ensure vehicles are examined.
• Carry out bumper to bumper service and inspection.
• Maintain electronic systems, including entertainment.
• Complete accurate paperwork for customer records.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Skills

Logic and problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Education

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

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.

Every day is different within the Service department. As a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include:

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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. Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application. In the garage, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained. This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

On successful completion

• Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
• Level 2 qualification for safe isolation of electric and hybrid vehicles
• Brand specific certifications
• Progression towards Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Desired skills

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this apprenticeship programme.

We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service
• Interest in vehicle engineering

Future prospects

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.

Minimum entry requirements

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English and Maths. In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English and Maths.

\"Equivalent\" grades include:

• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.