Apprentice Autocare Technician (36237)

Summary

Motorsave in Swinton have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated person to join their team. Working in a Ford authorised workshop, the successful applicant will learn how to service, repair and maintain vehicles with key working procedures.

Wage

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

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Training course

Autocare technician (level 2)

Hours

8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 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

The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following:

Keeping the workshop clean & tidy
How to use tools & equipment used in vehicle maintenance and repair
You will assist other technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
Tyre legislation and technical information
Fundamentals of specific vehicle systems including steering & suspension, braking systems, battery & charging systems, exhaust systems and air-conditioning systems
Vehicle 4-wheel geometry principles
Basic consumer legislation relevant to the occupation
Appropriate Health & Safety legislation and requirements for the workplace
Hybrid/Electric Vehicle system and safe working procedures
How to carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance using manufacturers specifications or approved schedules, using vehicle specific data and meeting legal requirements

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will lead to progression to a Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship.

How you will be supported:

Full training and support will be provided by 408 Media to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be

Where you'll work

SMEETON HOUSE
BARKAN WAY
PENDLEBURY
SWINTON
M27 8SF

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Your training course

Autocare technician (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards.
Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles.
Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes.
Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing.
Apply team working principles.
Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Complete and record learning and development activities.
Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.
Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards.
Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles.
Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes.
Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing.
Apply team working principles.
Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Complete and record learning and development activities.
Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.

Your training plan

Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 2 Autocare Technician qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Knowledge of light vehicles
Interest in automotive trade
Punctual
Reliable
Honest
A disciplined attitude

About this company

Motorsave is an independent, family run business based in Swinton. With 18 Ramps and 3 MOT Bays it is a Ford authorised repair garage with an excellent reputation. As Motorsave is a family run business it enables the owners to oversee the whole operation on a daily basis, thus ensuring that the Motorsave team delivers the businesses core values to the highest standard. 'Looking after the driver as well as the vehicle' is the core business value that sets Motorsave apart from other garages and main car dealerships.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

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