Ford Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Deal

Currently in the second generation of the family business with a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise, Malcolm Waite Ltd is an independently run automotive retailer that has been representing Ford in the South East Kent area since 1976. We pride ourselves on our consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and deliver fantastic quality service throughout our business.

We specialise in Ford Authorised Repair, Retail Highly Prepared & Quality Assured Used Cars, Sports & Prestige Vehicles, Vehicle Servicing, MOT testing, and Accident Repair. We operate Sell Your Car from our locations in Sandwich, Deal, and Dover. Additionally, we hand deliver attended fuel in Sandwich to our retail and account customers, making your life easier through higher levels of service. We also retail automotive parts & accessories, including Tyres & Oils, and are proud to be a Motability Service dealer, part of the leading car scheme for disabled people across the UK. Furthermore, we offer professional Car Detailing and Car Cleaning services, as well as Paint & Fabric Protection application and kits from our Vehicle Preparation Center.

Career Opportunities

• A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility, including service manager, master technician, and dealership principles.
• Endless opportunities for growth and development.
• Apprentices can develop their career within specific interests, progressing through their dealership and becoming an asset to Ford Motor Company.

An exciting opportunity for apprentices to be trained using the latest diagnostic equipment, providing them with the relevant skills to react to the ever-changing technological developments within the car industry.

Day-to-day tasks will vary but typically include:

• Servicing – working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicles run at optimum performance.
• MOTs.
• Vehicle maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail.
• Observing and assisting technicians.
• Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem.
• Achieving a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 qualification.
• Holding a certificate that meets the EU\’s 2014 F-gas regulation before the Standard is met.

Working hours are Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (Shifts to be confirmed with the employer).

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