Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship (SUMMER START)

Company Name: Formula One Autocentres (Colchester)
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2024
Positions Available: 1

Location: Colchester, CO1 1SB
Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Ref: VAC-15118
Start Date: 31/07/2024
Working Week: Monday - Friday (9-6), Saturday (9-5), one day off during the week.

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician standard programme with Formula One Autocentres The right candidate will work alongside Formula One’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in servicing Light vehicles.

Vacancy Detail

Remit are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Formula1, one the UK’s largest independent autocentre chains. The business remains family owned and continues to uphold its original commitment to delivering the highest quality service at the most competitive prices.

As an Light Vehicle Apprentice you will receive technical training as well as customer service and retail skills.
Day to day tasks will vary but include:
• Inspecting, removal, repair or replace:
o Tyres, exhausts
o Shock absorbers
o Brakes components
o Filters
o Batteries

• Customer Service:
o Answering incoming calls and queries
o Speaking with customers to advise them
o Problem Solving

• Retail:
o Speaking with suppliers
o Placing orders
o Up-selling

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) grades of 9* - 4 (A-C) in English and Maths or Functional Skills in Math and English Level 1 or 2

Personal Qualities

Attained or working towards – Full UK driving licence at the permissible age

Skills Required

The job involves numerous activities and technicians will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles.
As a technician, you will often be working as part of a team, so good communication and being able to follow instructions would be good skills to have.

Future Prospects

Formula One they invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.

Other Information

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications

Travel: Please check you are able to travel to the Formula One branch easily each day.