Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, working with vehicles that use some of the most advanced technologies in the world. You will be involved in all aspects of vehicle maintenance from routine services to complex diagnostics and repairs.
About the Employer
JLRis the UK's largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheeldrive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. The company employs almost 38,000 people globally and supports around 275,000 more through our retailers,suppliers,and local businesses. We are looking for people who share our passion to join ourhighly successfulretailapprenticeshipprogramme. Werecognisethe importanceinidentifyingtalented people to become the next generation of professional retailemployees and help us achieve our ambitious growth plans.
What You'll Do
Our apprenticeship is geared toward training the next generation offully-fledged Service Technicians/Mechanics. But what does a Service Technician/Mechanic do?
Service Technicians/Mechanics service and repair light vehicles such as cars up to 3.5 tonnes. Service Technicians/Mechanics are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.
The duties of a Service Technician/Mechanic may include:
- Servicing vehicles - carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
- Advising the service receptionists about required repairs
- Producing time estimates
- Maintaining repair and service records
Please note, the Service Technician/Mechanic role varies slightly by employer based upon the specific needs within the location.
We are looking for people with an interest in engineering and technology to thrive in this role. While full technical training will be provided, desired skills include problem solving, attention to detail and an aptitude for applied logic.
Application numbers for the JLR retail apprenticeship programme are high so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We're not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, whoare excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process.
Key personal skills to demonstrate include:
- A willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Engineering interest
- Quality focus
- Personal responsibility and resilience
Training Outcome
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding retail network. Your early development is carefully mapped through your apprenticeship journey with your learning focused toward achieving an industry recognised qualification.Embedded within your training are the JLR global training materials.
At the end of your apprenticeship programme, you'll undertake the JLR Level 2 assessment, the first step on the JLR internal learner journey. This is the grounding for your future development within the network and our Learner Management System, Excellence will guide you through your short-, medium-, and long-term career path.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.Possibility of Saturday workings and/or shifts.Working week will be confirmed on application.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Number of Positions Available: 3
Training Provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
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Group 1 JLR Watford Service Technician Apprenticeship employer: BEADLES GROUP LIMITED
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