Light Vehicle Apprentice - Gillingham SMC Ford

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified technicians where you will be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance and repair of light vehicles from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics, observing and assisting technicians and MOT’s.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (To be confirmed with the employer).

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126476

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Servicing
  • MOT’s
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Observing and assisting technicians

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

  • Motor Vehicle Level 3 qualification
  • Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment
  • Servicing - working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance
  • Maintenance - replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail  
  • Repair - diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem

Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A full time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including a service manager, master technician and dealership principles. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, progressing through their dealership and be an asset to Ford Motor Company

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

No skills required

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4+) Essential

About the employer

Our network of around 30 locations stretches across the south of England from Bath in the west, through the Midlands, Berkshire and London, to Kent and Essex in the southeast. Today we employ over 1,000 people to serve the needs of our customers. llen Ford’s partnership with the manufacturer stretches back over 100 years to when its founder, Charles Henry Allen, first worked with the famous Model T Ford. From this point onward the business grew and was passed down through the Allen family until 1997. Allen Ford has been firmly established as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Ford cars and vans to private motorists and businesses. The expansion continued, including dealerships in the south of England and the Midlands, and in 2014 Allen Ford was acquired by Supergroup. Essex Ford opened for business on 4th August 1989 as another family-owned business. It went from strength to strength with dealerships in Basildon, Billericay, Lakeside Thurrock, Rayleigh, and Southend. Essex Auto Group became part of the Allen Motor Group in 2017. SMC Ford also became part of the Allen Motor Group in 2017. Founded in 1982, the Slough Motor Company quickly established a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality vehicles. The group went from strength to strength with further dealerships opening in Sittingbourne (1983), Gravesend (1990), Uxbridge (1993), Crayford (1998), and Windsor (2000).

Employer

SMC Ford

Address

161-169 Pier Rd

Gillingham

ME7 1AF

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Hannah Edwards

Hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216165

Apprenticeship standard

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)

Level 3 (A level)

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