Ford Light Vehicle Apprentice - Essex R.T.RATE LIMITED

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.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Saturday, 08:30 - 17:30. If Saturday is worked, you will get a day off during the week.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    04 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160556

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Servicing
  • MOT’s
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Observing and assisting technicians
  • Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly

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

  • Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard
  • Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained within the garage they will attend a Kia approved college to work towards achieving their L3 Standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair plus Functional Skills (if required)
  • A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course

An Apprentice’s training includes:

  • Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard
  • Vocational related qualification (technical certificate)
  • Electric Vehicle training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A possible 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 Kia Motor Group

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

No skills required, Full training will be provided

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Following the end of the Second World War in 1946, Richard Thomas Rate – better known as Tommy – came home to his family and began to build the business that would later become Rates Ford. The industry in the UK was booming, and the grand opening of a new commercial Airport, then known as London Airport (later Heathrow), required a vast amount of work. Tommy saw the opportunity and purchased a lorry to transport cement from nearby Wouldham Cement Works to the new airport. This quickly turned into three lorries which were parked outside Tommy’s house (when they weren’t working day and night to keep up with the vast amount of cement required to build the airport and runways).

Employer

R.T.RATE LIMITED

Address

Hogg Lane Service Station Hogg Lane

Grays

Essex

RM17 5QL

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Hannah Edwards

hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)

Level 3 (A level)

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