Ford Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Oldham THE OLDHAM MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified technicians to be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance & repair of light vehicles from servicing to electrical fault diagnostics. Using the latest diagnostic equipment to provide them with the relevant skills to the ever-changing technological developments within industry.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

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

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000185079

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • 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 Service and Maintenance Technician (light vehicle)
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

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

Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.

  • 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

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

Communication skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C or 4) Essential

About the employer

Over the years OMC expanded and in the 1960’s moved across the road to a 4.2-acre site across from the old showroom on Manchester Road in Oldham. This enabled the business to grow and now OMC has dealerships in Oldham, Rochdale and Accrington, plus a separate site in Oldham for commercial Vehicles.

Employer

THE OLDHAM MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

Address

1 Manchester Road

Oldham

OL8 4AU

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Jose Faria

jose.faria@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216165

Apprenticeship standard

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle

Level 3 (A level)

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