Apprentice Autocare Technician

About this opportunity

Adswood MOT Centre in Stockport have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join their company. The right person will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship as an Autocare Technician.

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

•Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop.
•Demonstrating due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimising risk of injury and vehicle damage.
•Carrying out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle;
•Obtaining diagnostic and repair information.
•Interpreting diagnostic information and using electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
•Using a range of diagnostic equipment.
•Following recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and applying advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
•Reporting faults using company procedures and recommending suitable further actions.
•Following recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
•Testing the function of repaired and fitted components.
•Adhering to business processes and completing documentation following workplace procedures.
•Using ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
•Completing a range of services and inspecting and preparing 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

Ideally grades C (or 4) and above in GCSE Maths and English

Personal Qualities

•Punctuality
•Reliability
•Honesty
•A disciplined attitude is required

Skills

•To have a keen & genuine interest in the Automotive Trade
•Be enthusiastic and use initiative at all times