Level 2 · IntermediateEngineering and manufacturing
Apprentice Vehicle Technician (Cox Motor Group - BYD) Morecambe
Cox Motor Group - BYD · Morecambe, LA3 3FB
Autocare technician (level 2)
GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Autocare Technician on behalf of Cox Motor Group - BYD. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the EV automotive industry.
The work
- Learning and assisting in the diagnosis, testing, servicing and repairing of motor vehicles and ensuring technical skill and knowledge is constantly improved upon
- Learning how to interpret and apply technical service / repair data to read and fully digest all vehicle service literature and updates supplied
- Learning how to ensure vehicles comply with all safety and manufacturers’ standards when returned to customers and record any non-conformance of this on the work request card
- Learning how to complete work request forms correctly and neatly, ensuring that they conform to company / manufacturer / warranty requirements, including the recording of damage reports, mileage, chassis numbers and that they are clocked on / off as necessary
- Gaining knowledge of and ensuring compliance with manufacturer warranty procedures
- Ensuring that all parts / sundries used during the course of a service / repair are accounted for by either a parts department invoice / picking slip attached to the work request card or by recording them on the work request card
- Ensuring the workshop is kept clean and tidy to ensure high standards of health and safety and practice good housekeeping
- Attending college and completing all coursework / examinations, including portfolios as required, in order to attain the appropriate qualifications within the prescribed time span of the apprenticeship
- Ensuring customer vehicles are protected against accidental damage or loss whilst in the care of the organisation, including protecting them with the appropriate covers
- Safeguarding all plant and tools against loss or misuse and using all equipment reliably and safely, reporting any defects immediately
- Learning how to investigate, report and advise on vehicle and component serviceability, to produce comprehensive electronic vehicle health checks and supporting videos
- Fully adhering to all health and safety procedures and reporting any non-compliance (including non-compliance by colleagues) to ensure that all employees and customers are protected from any potential hazards
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager
Training
- Training visits from Apprenticeship Development Coaches monthly at the employer's site
- 5-day block release, every 5 weeks at GTG training Wolverhampton
- GTG Training are a national apprenticeship automotive training provider
Training provider: GTG TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
- Progression on to Level 3 Maintenance and Repair
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Passion and interest for cars
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
- Passion and interest in cars
Pay extras and benefits
- Option for progression on to Level 3 Maintenance and Repair
£16,640 a year
The employer
Cox Motor Group is a well-established automotive retailer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality vehicle sales, servicing, maintenance, and repair services. With dealerships and workshops across the North West, the company represents a range of leading vehicle manufacturers and is committed to providing excellent customer service and aftersales support.
Workplace
- Mellishaw Lane, Morecambe, LA3 3FB