Motorcycle Technician Apprentice

Summary

MGC servicing are looking for a Motorcycle Technician apprentice to join their busy dealership in Nottingham.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Motorcycle technician (repair and maintenance) (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with a 30 min lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 15 July 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Candidates will work towards achieving the Motorcycle Technician (Repair and Maintenance) Apprenticeship Standard at level 3. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

Duties will include:

Working alongside qualified Technicians with the investigation, repair and service of bikes
Producing estimates
Carrying out diagnostics
Warranty work
Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
ABBEYFIELD ROAD
LENTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NOTTINGHAM
NG7 2SZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Motorcycle technician (repair and maintenance) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Perform the fundamental engineering tasks which most procedures include, such as: cutting, drilling, filing, removing and replacing bolts, screws and clips, replacing seals, extracting damaged fasteners and using fabrication skills
Assist in upholding high standards of safety and efficiency in the workshop, adhere to the requisite business processes (e.g. environmental awareness, health and safety practices, record keeping, and customer contact) and standard workshop
Safely secure motorcycles to ramps and use specialised supporting stands in order to remove road wheels and major components, including: brake systems, suspension and drive (chain, belt or drive shaft)
Successfully inspect and prepare a motorcycle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer e.g. following a service, complex repair, pre-delivery inspection by checking work against
Service and maintain motorcycles in line with manufacturer specifications logged in manuals and online
Remove, repair and replace components in line with manufacturers defined instruction
Use diagnostic methods, mechanical and electrical measuring tools and equipment to check compliance and rectify faults
Investigate symptoms of motorcycle fault(s) and identify the underlying causes prior to repair
Access specific information e.g. motorcycle repair information, wiring diagrams, maintenance tables, technical production information, safety recalls
Apply advanced diagnostic principles, logical problem-solving techniques and complex

Your training plan

Candidates will work towards achieving the Motorcycle Technician Apprentice Standard at level 3. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications
The programme lasts for 36 months
The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 20 separate weeks to carry out skills training
Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace
Assessment Includes: On-going assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2
This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components: Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice)

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motorcycle-technician-repair-and-maintenance-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths And English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The candidate must be available to start as soon as possible and be able to travel to the workplace according to the working hours. The candidate must be able to attend the block release training weeks in Nottingham. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £7.55 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early

About this company

Originally established in February 2006 with just two technicians on our team, MGC Servicing has evolved into one of the leading independent garages in Nottingham. We are now trading as Bosch Autocrew members and our experienced team specialises the repair and servicing of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Renault, Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. We are committed to bringing you competitively priced estimates and an unrivalled approach to customer care that sees our business thrive. Our team has now extended to six fully trained technicians who deliver quality vehicle repairs in Nottingham completed to perfection first time, every time.

After this apprenticeship

Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship
Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester
On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a light vehicle technician is anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year

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