Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician

About this opportunity

SK4 Garage have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated person to join their company based in Heaton Mersey. To be considered, you will need a minimum of 2 years workshop experience and completed their Level 2 Apprenticeship.

The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following:

• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop
• Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage
• Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle;
• Obtain diagnostic and repair information
• Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability
• Use a range of diagnostic equipment
• Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults
• Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions
• Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge
• Test the function of repaired and fitted components
• Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures
• Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches
• Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will lead to progression within the business

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE Maths and English C/4 or above

Personal Qualities

• Interest in cars and mechanics
• Good work ethic and willingness to learn
• Punctual and reliable
• Previous workshop experience is required

Skills

• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and keen to build a long-term career
• Punctual and reliable with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills — able to explain issues clearly and concisely
• Passionate about the motor industry and committed to developing your skills
• A true team player with a positive attitude
• Quality-focused, aiming to get the job done right the first time
• Honest, with high standards of integrity