Electric Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship VERTU MOTORS PLC
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.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 06 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£192.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, however each of our dealers will have different requirements. Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
36 months
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Possible start date
20 Jun 2022
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Date posted
11 Feb 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001820444
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Positions
1 available
The role of an Electric Vehicle Technician is to maintain, service and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard. Our dealers use some of the most advanced service equipment and techniques in the world making this a great time to start your career with Stellantis.
The Electric Vehicle Technician role varies slightly by the employer, based upon the specific needs within the location. The below explanation is a guide to support you in understanding what the role might entail.
Electric Vehicle Technicians service and repair light vehicles such as cars up to 3.5 tonnes. Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.
The duties of an Electric Vehicle Technician may include:
- Marking out & measuring using basic hand tools and equipment
- Service and inspection work covering the whole vehicle to appraise, maintain and repair systems
- Carrying out regular maintenance of customers vehicles to ensure that they stay reliable and safe
- Working with vehicle body materials and units
- Engine mechanical work covered in service and repair procedures
- Cooling systems, lubrication, air & exhaust work
- Repair and diagnosis of Ignition petrol / diesel fuel systems
- Working on vehicle braking systems to assess condition and carry out repairs to ensure vehicles are safe
- Checking and repairing vehicle suspension and steering systems including wheels and tyres
- Checking and diagnosing vehicle charging and starter systems including all electrical auxiliaries and lighting
- Carrying out work on clutches, manual/auto gearboxes, drivelines
- Work with High Voltage vehicle systems to service and diagnose faults (After formal HV training is completed)
- Carry out vehicle charging of high voltage vehicles before vehicle passed back to customer
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- 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
Personal qualities
- Willingness to learn
- Team working/working with others
- Motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest
- Personal responsibility and career ownership
Desired qualifications
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
Future prospects
- 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
Things to consider
- 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
About the employer
Vertu Motors plc was formed in late 2006 to acquire and consolidate UK motor retail businesses. It was founded as a new entrant into the UK motor retail sector and is listed on the AIM market (UK:VTU). The Vertu Motors group operates a nationwide chain of franchised motor dealerships offering sale, servicing, parts and body shop facilities for new and used car and commercial vehicles.
The group operates many of its dealerships as Bristol Street Motors. Bristol Street Motors originated over 100 years ago as a single Ford dealership located on Bristol Street in central Birmingham. Since those early days the business has grown to become one of the largest automotive retail brands in the UK. The Group also operates a number of Premium franchise dealerships such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar and is the largest operator of Honda dealerships in the UK. In 2010 Vertu Motors expanded into Scotland, trading under the Macklin Motors brand. The group is now the 5th largest motor retailer in the United Kingdom and was awarded the Motor Trader Dealer Group of the Year award in 2008 and was Best Dealer Group in the 2012 Motability Supplier Awards.
Employer
VERTU MOTORS PLC
https://investors.vertumotors.com/who-we-are/
Address
Southam Road
Banbury
OX16 2RS
Training
Training provider
CALEX UK LTD
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Calex UK Ltd
Contact
Calex UK Recruitment recruitment.calexuk@gmail.com
Level 3 Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle) apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Full Electric Vehicle Training
- We will support you to gain your functional skills if you require them in maths and English
- All of our apprentices are employed through the dealer network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Coventry
- Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Apprenticeship standard
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 06 Jun 2022