Mechanic Apprentice

  • Company: Lavendon Garage
  • Location: Olney, MK46 4EU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary:
  • Sector: Other
  • Ref: VAC-11403
  • Application Deadline Date: 27/05/2018
  • Start Date: 11/06/2018
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5.30

Brief Description

We have an apprenticeship vacancy for an enthusiastic and willing to learn person.
We are a family run rural garage.
Our workforce are all skilled and happy to pass on their knowledge and experience.
We believe we are very friendly group.

Qualifications Required

A*-D Maths and English GCSE or a Level 2 equivalent
Level 2 Motor Vehicle Light Maintenance and Repair or experience of working on cars

Personal Qualities

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already has their Level 2 Motor Vehicle qualification to progress further. As an Apprentice with us you will be working alongside and trained by technicians carrying out duties as required in the workshop.

On a day to day to basis and under supervision you will be working on various car and light commercial vehicles as well as assisting with MOT duties and assisting the Testers.

Skills Required

You must be polite and willing to learn with a keen interest in cars. Some experience would be desirable but not essential. Attention to detail adherence to technicians advice, clean appearance good communication skills

Training to be Provided

During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
•Health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
•Support for job roles in the automotive environment
•Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
•Routine light vehicle maintenance
•Light vehicle engine lubrication and cooling system units and components
•Light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust systems units and components
•Removing and replacing light vehicle engine units.

Future Prospects

Achieving full accreditation in motor vehicles and working as part of a team

Vacancy Detail

The successful candidate will
Gain hands on training in the workshop
Spend time in college
Assist in the maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles
Assist in the carrying out of diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment
Assist in the carrying out of MOT tests

This apprenticeship has expired