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Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Suzuki - Dumfries

  • Focus Dumfries Suzuki
  • Dumfries , Dumfries and Galloway
  • £5.28 per hour
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Do you want to work on one of the automotive industries most diverse and exciting model ranges? As Suzuki strives for innovation that excites, our technicians are working on models at the leading edge of automotive design. We are looking for Apprentice Technicians that share our passion and belief for automotive technology and service excellence.

  • GMFJ Reference
    240994
  • Wages
    £5.28 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    18/10/2023
  • Start Date
    10/01/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    3 years

  • Location
    Dumfries
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Automotive
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle) (ST0033)
  • Employer
    Focus Dumfries Suzuki

Description

If cars are your passion, then Suzuki will provide you with first class training on the very latest products and innovations, with dedicated Suzuki trainers who will help build knowledge and develop your skills.

This exciting opportunity has arisen at your local Suzuki Dealership where you will be required to learn all aspects of the technician job role.

Training will be provided both in the workplace and at the Suzuki Institute Centre of Excellence.

All we ask is that you are committed to the Apprenticeship Programme for 3 years and have the passion and ambition to grow into a highly skilled Car Service Technician.

You will also be required to have a grade 4 or above in maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.

Duties to include:

  • Perform Automotive Repairs.
  • Follow Car Checklists.
  • Learn Repair Techniques.
  • Write Estimates.
  • Inspect and Test Vehicles.
  • Test Car Batteries.
  • Disassemble Vehicles and Engine

For more information about this vacancy please contact Robert Bosch Ltd on 0115 9380223 (Ref ID: 240994)

Company website : https://www.focusmotorstore.com/

No specific skills are required, however an interest in a career in the automotive industry/motor vehicles is essential.

GCSEs grades 4 – 9 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English.

Please ensure you also list all of your relevant qualifications.

If you do not have the required qualifications for this apprenticeship your application will be rejected and you will not be contacted.

This is a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Robert Bosch Ltd.

Training is delivered on a block release basis at the Alliance Training Centre in Doncaster.

This means your college based training will be delivered away from home and you will be required to stay in a hotel for 17 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the 3 year duration of the course. All associated costs for training are met by the employer/the programme and there will be no cost to yourself/your parents or guardians.

Assessments will also be conducted in the work place by a dedicated training assessor. You will also be assigned a workplace mentor for support in dealership.

As a result you will receive the following qualification:

• Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3

• Possess good communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to colleagues and customers accurately and concisely.

• Passionate about the industry, and committed to the development of your technical knowledge and skills.

• Customer focused, able to keep customers experience and safety in mind throughout the service or diagnosis and repair

• Team Player – assist other technicians when workshop is under pressure, and take ownership of any safety issues you identify in the workshop.

• Thorough and able to work with defined processes and guidelines.

• Quality focused with first time fix mentality.

• Honest with high levels of integrity

Possibility of a permanent job role and further Suzuki training upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as the employer will start to interview when applications are received. This may mean the vacancy may close before the date advertised. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, or experience any difficulties when applying, please contact Charlotte Whaley on 01159380223, option 1. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £5.28 from 1st April 2023. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Gearing up for a career in the automotive industry? Get the low-down on becoming a Suzuki apprentice

If you’re fired up about forging an exciting career in the automotive industry, joining Suzuki’s Apprenticeship Programme is a decision that instinctively makes sense. We’ll give you the opportunity to get your life into gear. Top gear, that is.

Training on the Suzuki Apprenticeship Programme is geared around hands-on practical experience. This will be a fantastic opportunity to improve your long term career prospects, whether you are starting out in your first job, or progressing at work. Whoever you are, whatever your background or circumstances - if you want to start your career in the automotive industry an apprenticeship is a great place to start.

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