Apprentice Autocare Technician F.J. CHALKE LIMITED

Are you interested in anything automotive? S&B Automotive Academy are recruiting! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their skills. An Autocare Technician carries out services and repairs to a range of vehicles. If you are keen on problem solving, this will be a great role for you!

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Closing date: 11 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (1 hour Lunch Break)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    12 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153198

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice you will learn all the skills to become a top Autocare Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. You will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.

Duties include:

  • Find and diagnose faults using hand tools or a computer
  • Advise customers on what repairs are needed
  • Estimate time and costs for jobs
  • Road test vehicles to check repairs
  • Tyre fitting
  • Repairs to exhausts, batteries, brakes, and servicing

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

Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college blocks per year at S&B Automotive Academy, you will be required to travel to the college and stay in hotel accommodation if needed. All costs for this are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

  • Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees
  • An apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Creative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is tailored to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications.

About the employer

A career in the automotive industry can be very rewarding, vacancies can be wide-ranging and we’re sure that you’ll be able to find the right job for you, even if you’re not sure what it is when you start. We have a great team of people who will train and guide you through your career, and once you have joined our family you can enjoy an annual profit share scheme, funded social activities, holiday allowance increasing with length of service, employee discount, plus rewards and recognition for achievements.

Employer

F.J. CHALKE LIMITED

Address

Saxon Way

Wincanton Business Park

Wincanton

BA9 9RT

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Training

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Contact

David Watts

dwatts@sandbaa.com

07852344136

Apprenticeship standard

Autocare technician

Level 2 (GCSE)

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