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: 28 Jan 2024

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 8.30am - 5.00pm (1 hour lunch break).

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    2 Years

  • Possible start date

    29 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    28 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000201872

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

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 and 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

The training you will be getting

Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college training blocks per year at S&B's specialist Automotive Academy in Bristol.

The apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a S&B development coach who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress via S&B’s purposely developed eLogbook that all parties can access any time.

Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress until the completion of the End Point Assessment.

If an apprentice faces a daily commute to S&B’s Academy that is not viable whilst on a weekly training block, the apprentice can arrange with the employer to stay in hotel accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn. All costs for accommodation including breakfast and a two-course evening meal 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 to expect at the end of your 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

Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

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

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

David Watts

dwatts@sandbaa.com

07852344136

Apprenticeship standard

Autocare technician

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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