- NAS Reference
VAC001838445
- Weekly wage
£192.40
- Hours
40.00 per week
- Working Week
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, however each of our dealers will have different requirements. Shifts to be confirmed.
- Date Posted
25/03/2022
- Start Date
22/08/2022
- Location
Nuneaton
- Expected Duration
36 months
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)
- Employment Type
Advanced Level Apprenticeship
- Employer
DRIVE MOTOR RETAIL LIMITED
Description of Opportunity
This exciting apprenticeship programme is ideal for someone who is looking to begin their journey to becoming a qualified service technician and who wants to develop a long-term career with an ambitious automotive brand. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Calex UK Recruitment
recruitment.calexuk@gmail.com - CALEX UK LTD (Ref ID: VAC001838445)
Good communication and listening skills
Attention to detail
Safety conscious
Problem solving
Well organised and patient
Comfortable with the use of up to date technology
Practical
Prior attainment: GCSE (or equivalent) grade A*-C/9-4 in English and maths. Predicted grades are accepted.
Equivalent grades include:
BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates
OCR Nationals
Key Skills Level 2
NVQs
Functional Skills Level 2
Willingness to learn
Team working/working with others
Motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest
Personal responsibility and career ownership
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group and appointment will be based on merit alone
Being committed to equal opportunities, if you have a disability please state this during the application process. Measures will be put in place to support you through your application and the apprenticeship journey
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding dealer network. Your early development is carefully mapped through your apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry recognised qualification that's recognised across the motor industry
This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist, once qualified, to further develop your skills and to move into new roles
Drive Vauxhall is one of the UK’s largest privately owned automotive retail groups and prides itself on high standards of customer care alongside it’s never to be beaten on price philosophy.
With a turnover of approximately £300 million per annum and over 1,000 members of staff employed in 13 dealerships and one dedicated service centre throughout the Country, giving the business both a national presence and a local community spirit.
Our reputation for excellence is reinforced by the ‘Drive Academy’ a dedicated resource which trains all customer facing staff to a consistent high standard to deliver the best possible customer service. We back this up with a UK based Customer Contact Centre that handles over 45,000 calls per month providing a ‘best-in-industry’ customer experience.
Our Service departments offer free Wi-Fi, refreshments, a waiting area with TV’s, works station and comfortable seating. To assist you with transportation we offer either a courtesy vehicle, collection and delivery service or while you wait appointments. All our service technicians are manufacturer trained, use the latest equipment and fit only genuine manufacturer parts and recommended oils and lubricants.
Our Sales departments are able to show and demonstrate to you all the latest new car models as well as a wide selection of used cars. We also offer a wide selection of financial products to help you buy and protect your car, all of which are handled by our team of trained professional staff. As a Company we operate to the highest professional standards give appropriate and tailored advice and are regulated by the FCA.