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Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice GAINSFORD HALL WORKSHOP LTD

Serving a rural catchment between Halstead and Haverhill they receive a wide range of vehicles and other engines to work on. Anything from 1930’s classic cars to 2022 vehicles and everything in between. Gainsford Hall Workshop is an MOT inspection approved garage for motorbikes, class 4 and class 7 vehicles.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 12 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000048827

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Help maintain a healthy & safe workplace Carry out stock procedures Vehicle safety inspections & routine maintenance Replacement of components/repair of vehicles. Carry out 4-wheel Geometry operations e.g. adjustments. Use specialist equipment, mechanical & electrical measuring tools. Identify & procure correct parts meeting customer requirements. Effective communication customers, suppliers & colleagues Use specific company IT systems

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Autocare Technician Level 2

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will then have the opportunity for further training as an MOT tester and other opportunities as they arise. These will be dependent on the willingness of the applicant to get involved with further training and the availability of appropriate training at the time. Two members of our team have recently achieved IMI Level 3 Award in Electric & Hybrid Vehicles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, IT skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9 / A*-C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9 / A*-C) Essential

Things to consider

Working in a workshop is physical work. You must be willing to work diligently and have a serious attitude to safety for yourself, your team members and visiting clients while you are working. There is are no public transport links to Gainsford End so you would need your own transport arrangements.

About the employer

Serving a rural catchment between Halstead and Haverhill they receive a wide range of vehicles and other engines to work on. Anything from 1930’s classic cars to 2022 vehicles and everything in between! There’s plenty of variety here and you’ll be encouraged to get involved when interesting opportunities pop up.  They pride theirselves on keeping the workshop (inside and out) spotless and tidy and this is always a team effort. This attention to detail runs through how they work overall

Employer

GAINSFORD HALL WORKSHOP LTD

Address

Gainsford Hall, Gainsford End, Toppesfield

HALSTEAD

CO9 4EJ

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Training

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Autocare technician

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 12 Sep 2022