Ford Light Vehicle Apprentice - Accrington
This is 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. Duties include: servicing vehicles, maintenance, and observing and assisting technicians.
Role
- Servicing
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Observing and assisting technicians
- Repair of light vehicles
- Routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.
- 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
Training
- Motor Vehicle Level 3 qualification.
- Attending the Henry Ford Academy on block release every 6-8 weeks.
- Regular Skills coach visitis every 28 days.
- Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation.
- 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 the People's Ford Team.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SKILLNET LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 08.30 - 17:30. Potential Saturday (To be confirmed with the employer at interview).
- Expected Duration
- 30 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 31st July 2024
- Start Date
- Thursday, 1st August 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4+ (Essential)
About the Employer
THE OLDHAM MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
Our Ford dealers have motorcars in their DNA! Since 1907, OMC’s Eglin family-owned business has worked in the motor vehicle trade, making us the oldest family-owned Ford dealership in the country. Family values underpin our customer philosophy and our customers are at the heart of our company. We’re passionate about selling and servicing great quality, reliable vehicles that offer excellent value. Across four generations of business, we’ve expanded and become a multi-award-winning Ford dealership. With Ford dealers in Manchester, Accrington, Oldham and Rochdale and a dedicated online business, we’re able to service customers UK-wide. Our local Ford dealers know everything there is to know about new cars and used cars, finance plans and Motability schemes. So don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or to organise a test drive.
- Company
- THE OLDHAM MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
- Location
- Whalley Road, Accrington, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £13,312.00
- Posted
- Company
- THE OLDHAM MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
- Location
- Whalley Road, Accrington, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £13,312.00
- Posted