Automotive Apprenticeship: Technician or Customer Service Path

We are looking for apprentices to come and join the D M Keith family! Our apprenticeships are based around Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

About The Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who really care about our customers and have a can do attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills, which means that although we’re often looking for specific technical skills, if you are looking to start your career in the motor trade and are attracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here and we’d like to hear from you even if you have no experience of the automotive industry.

We offer manufacture training for product knowledge to give you the technical skills you need, and we work with our own world class sales trainer who will give you everything you need to be a “top one percenter”. We’ll expect you to work hard but in return we’ll offer you an industry leading package and a real opportunity to progress: we prefer to promote from within and you will see this in every one of our sites. You must possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won’t let anyone stop you.

About You

We offer 2 types of apprenticeships:

• Vehicle Technician
  • As a Vehicle Technician Apprentice, you will be learning on the job and gaining hands-on experience while studying towards an industry-recognized qualification. You will be working alongside experienced technicians, assisting with the servicing and repair of various vehicles, and learning the skills needed to become a fully qualified vehicle technician.
• Customer Service Advisor
  • To provide a service that books vehicles in and out for repair work in a manner that minimises customer waiting time and delivers high levels of customer satisfaction. This would include issuing courtesy cars and providing accurate record keeping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults.
• Carry out routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake checks and tyre replacements.
• Assist in the inspection of vehicles for safety and performance.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work completed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Learn about the latest automotive technologies and diagnostic tools.
• Study and complete the apprenticeship coursework and exams to gain your qualifications.

Qualifications And Skills:

• A passion for cars and the automotive industry.
• Strong problem solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• GCSE's (or equivalent) in maths and English.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Discount for servicing and repairs on your family and friend’s cars.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you're passionate about vehicles and eager to begin your career in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.