Vehicle Service Technician Apprenticeship

Waylands Automotive are offering this fantastic entry level opportunity that will allow the next generation of automotive technician get into the industry and start building a career. Do you want to work for the world s most environmentally driven automotive brand? Then kickstart your career as an apprentice vehicle service technician with Waylands Volvo. Apprentice service technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle technology including engines, advanced electrics, service and maintenance, fault diagnosis, and electric and hybrid vehicle principles.

They are looking for an apprentice at their Volvo dealerships in Oxford. This is a 3 year programme.

Duties will include:

• Servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance
  
• Repairing and replacing faulty parts
  
• Developing an understanding of workshop equipment, working principles and business objectives
  
• Advising the service receptionists about required repairs and communicating with customers
  
• Producing time and work required estimates
  
• Maintaining repair, service records and customer information
  

Requirements

Training and qualification levels

Volvo Apprentices will attend block release training at the state-of-the-art Volvo Training & Development Centre in Daventry. Initially completing a 3-year nationally recognised Level 3 certification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

A fully blended programme including webinars, e-books online Volvo learning and attended training, to progress and develop your technical competence in a safe inclusive environment.

Attended training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching & mentoring visits at the workplace to review performance, portfolio progress and working relationships. You will also be supported by the team in the Waylands workshops.

Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU s 2014 F-gas regulation.

About you

You will need:

• Communication skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Organisation skills
  
• Problem solving skills
  
• Analytical skills
  
• Team working
  
• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above)
  

Benefits

• 40 hours per week
  
• 10,982.40 initial salary
  
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
  
• Benefits platform with employee support programme
  
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
  
• Opportunities for training and career progression
  
• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
  
• Discretionary bonuses