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Apprentice Autocare Technician - Protyre Swindon - Stratton St. Margaret MICHELDEVER TYRE SERVICES LIMITED

The autocare technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars and light goods vehicles. Requiring a combination of technical and customer service skills, demonstrating expertise not only in the technical elements of their role, but also telephone communication, customer handling, sales skills, problem solving and self-organisation.

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

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am to 6pm. May include Saturdays on a rota basis

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000078569

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Carrying out routine maintenance on all types of light goods vehicles
  • Using a range of specialist technical equipment
  • Carrying out routine stock maintenance procedures
  • Communicating directly with customers and suppliers
  • Maintaining good health & safety standards in the workplace

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

Level 2 Autocare Technician Standard.


Functional Skills in English & maths (if required).


With mentoring, support and monitoring whilst at work, combined with residential training at the Atcham Training Centre, you will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve your qualification.

All travel, and accommodation costs are covered by the employer, whilst attending the Training Centre.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once qualified, the right candidate may progress within the company. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

As an autocare technician, you will have a number of transferable skills. This is a physically demanding role. You may be expected to work Saturday’s on a rota basis. Off the job training is on a residential basis, all travel and accommodation costs are covered by the employer

About the employer

Protyre is the retail branch of The Micheldever Group. Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) was founded in 1972 as a part-time venture, offering car servicing and tyres and has a history of providing customers with a friendly, local service whilst encompassing big brand choice, quality, value and peace of mind.

Employer

MICHELDEVER TYRE SERVICES LIMITED

Address

Unit T2 I O Trade Centre

Hobley Drive

Stratton St. Margeret

SN3 4NS

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Training

Training provider

PROVQ LIMITED

Contact

Julie Jones or Emma Powell

recruitment@provq.com

01743 762044

Apprenticeship standard

Autocare technician

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Simply visit http://www.apprenticeshipfinder.co.uk and click apply. Complete the registration form and assessments in full and to the best of your ability.

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

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022