Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Renault Croydon (CR5 3EA)
Coulsdon
£5.28 per hour
Training & Development provided

Do you want to work on one the automotive industries most diverse and exciting model ranges? As Renault strives for innovation that excites, our technicians are working on models at the leading edge of automotive design. We are looking for Apprentice technicians that share our passion for automotive technology and our belief in service excellence.

If cars are your passion, then Renault will provide you with first class training on the very latest products and innovations, with dedicated trainers who will help build knowledge and develop your skills.

This exciting opportunity has arisen at your local Renault Dealership where you will be required to learn all aspects of the technician job role.

Training will be provided both in the workplace and at the Alliance Training Centre in Doncaster.

All we ask is that you are committed to the Apprenticeship Programme for 3 years and have the passion and ambition to grow into a highly skilled Car Service Technician.

You will also be required to have a grade 4 or above in maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.

Duties to include:

• Perform Automotive Repairs.
• Follow Car Checklists.
• Learn Repair Techniques.
• Write Estimates.
• Inspect and Test Vehicles.
• Test Car Batteries.
• Disassemble Vehicles and Engines.

Skills Required

No specific skills are required, however an interest in a career in the automotive industry/motor vehicles is essential.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs grades 4 – 9 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English.

Please ensure you also list all of your relevant qualifications.

If you do not have the required qualifications for this apprenticeship your application will be rejected and you will not be contacted.

Training

This is a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Robert Bosch Ltd.

Training is delivered on a block release basis at the Alliance Training Centre in Doncaster.

This means your college based training will be delivered away from home and you will be required to stay in a hotel for 17 separate blocks over the 3 year duration of the course. All associated costs for training are met by the employer/the programme and there will be no cost to yourself/your parents or guardians.

Assessments will also be conducted in the work place by a dedicated training assessor. You will also be assigned a workplace mentor for support in dealership.

As a result you will receive the Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 qualification:

Personal Qualities

• Possess good communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to colleagues and customers accurately and concisely.
• Passionate about the industry, and committed to the development of your technical knowledge and skills.
• Customer focused, able to keep customers experience and safety in mind throughout the service or diagnosis and repair
• Team Player – assist other technicians when workshop is under pressure, and take ownership of any safety issues you identify in the workshop.
• Thorough and able to work with defined processes and guidelines.
• Quality focused with first time fix mentality.
• Honest with high levels of integrity

Duration

• Approximately 3 years

Apprenticeship Standard

• Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
• Advanced Level 3

Prospects

• Permanent role upon successful completion of Apprenticeship.

How to apply

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