Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

RMS are working with an outstanding automotive client; CAT UK Services Ltd who are looking for an Autocare mechanic apprentice to join their existing team.

CAT UK have been operating in the UK since 1986, specialising in providing vehicle storage, inspection, maintenance, dispatch and transportation facilities.
As a UK leader, CAT UK is well networked and offers excellent career opportunities and competitive benefit packages. They are a people focused employer who continually support their team members to grow and progress within the business.

As an Autocare Apprentice, you will carry out a range of services and repairs to cars and light goods vehicles. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will gain an excellent knowledge of technical, retail and customer service skills.

What will you be doing?
You will work alongside a qualified technician/mentor to learn the following skills and knowledge:
• To diagnose faults in vehicles and to carry out repairs to the manufacturers standards effectively and to ensure work is completed within standard operational timeframes.
• To carry out servicing on a variety of vehicle models and light commercial vehicles.
• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies.
• Dismantle and check parts, referring to manuals if necessary.
• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced parts or assemblies.
• Test and repair electric systems.
• To maintain the upkeep of all Workshop tools and equipment.
• To ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Undertake other duties as directed commensurate with the level of the job function.

How the training is delivered:
• Practical hands on learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised.
• Online self directed study, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day.
• Attending block release to the Remit Academy in Derby, DE24 8NB every 2 months. All costs of hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by the employer.

Clear career progression:
• Progression onto the level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (light vehicle) is available upon achievement of the level 2 Autocare apprenticeship.

Hours:
• 2 x shift rotations earlies 6am-2pm and lates 2pm - 10pm.

Wages:
• The starting wage is the apprentice minimum for the first 12 months, then increases to either the National Minimum or Living wage for your age group.