Light Vehicle Apprentice - Portsmouth HENDY GROUP 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 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 5.30pm. 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 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000192408

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Servicing
  • MOTs
  • 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
  • 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 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 Ford 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

With a variety of manufacturers under the Hendy umbrella, we are proud to represent Cupra, Dacia, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Iveco, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, MG, MOKE, Nissan, Renault, SEAT, Škoda and Toyota. Our geographic reach stretches across the South Coast, spreading from Devon, through Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire into West and East Sussex, Surrey and Kent - that means plenty of choice and various sites for you to visit, all offering new and used car and van sales, servicing, MOT testing, repairs, parts, Motability and Business. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for more than 160 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values, with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859. If you haven't experienced this yet for yourself, visit one of the many state-of-the-art Hendy showroom facilities across the South Coast, speak to one of our many expert advisors and test drive a quality vehicle from one of the many manufacturers we represent. We hope to see you soon!

Employer

HENDY GROUP LIMITED

Address

Southampton Road

Portsmouth

PO6 4RW

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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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