Apprentice Autocare Technician

GTG Training Limited; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 5,000 - GBP 12,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent garage in Kidderminster is seeking an Apprentice Autocare Technician to join its team. This opportunity allows you to advance your career in the automotive industry while receiving hands-on training and support. You will learn to perform vehicle servicing and diagnostics, ensuring you gain the necessary skills for a successful apprenticeship in a practical environment. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, dedicated, and ideally hold GCSEs in Maths, English, and a Science or Technical subject.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training while earning

Qualifications

• Dedication and proactive approach to work and learning.
• Ability to prioritize and work to timelines.
• Willingness to work in a practical environment using own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance in a garage workshop.
• Be involved in vehicle servicing and MOT preparation.
• Conduct diagnostics for electrical faults and major component overhauls.

Skills

Dedicated

Proactive approach

Ability to prioritize

Education

GCSE Level or above in Maths, English, and a Science or Technical subject

Job description

Hours will be 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday to Friday, and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays 38 hours total.

No Weekends or bank holidays

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Autocare Technician on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn, putting theory into practice within a training environment.

In addition to attending the training centre for week block release training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace to ensure they acquire the required skills for successful completion of the apprenticeship.

What Might a Typical Day in This Job Look Like?

You will be based within the garage workshop and will be involved in learning all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance, including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.

Examples of the Units Covered Are:

• Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
• Inspection of light vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying chassis units and components
• Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle engines and component faults
• Ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Contributing to workplace good housekeeping

What will I learn?

Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace with dedicated mentors from GTG and the apprentice’s workplace, which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

Youwill train through GTGWolverhampton, by attending block release training weeks,toLevel2 Autocare Technician or Level 3MotorVehicleService andMaintenanceTechnician.

What Qualifications or Qualities Are Required?

GCSE Level or above in Maths, English and a Science or Technical subject or equivalent.

What personal qualities are required?

We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn. You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning. You are able to prioritise and work to timelines. A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative. A full UK Driving licence is not essential but preferred.

Ifyou’vegot the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,beliefor race.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.

Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now.