At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to service, maintain, and repair light vehicles with hands-on training.
- Company: Join PDH Cars, Sussex's largest Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, and Jeep dealership.
- Benefits: Receive extensive training, career progression opportunities, and work in a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work week with Monday to Friday hours and Saturday mornings.
- Why this job: Kickstart your automotive career with a family-oriented company that values teamwork and development.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) and a passion for learning.
The predicted salary is between 38760 - 44760 £ per year.
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician standard program with PDH Cars Sussex LTD. The right candidate will work alongside qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in servicing Light vehicles.
PDH was founded in 1973 with the first three garages located in Brighton, Patcham, Downsway and Highcroft. Today PDH is Sussex's largest Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Jeep dealership with a state of the art workshop in Hassocks. Their success has been built by every team member working together and contributing to their one team ethos and despite their focus to be amongst the best dealerships in Sussex, they are proud to still retain a strong family PDH culture throughout. At PDH they understand that exceptional customer service can only be consistently delivered by attracting, motivating, training and retaining the very best team members.
The role of a Light Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:
- Servicing – working to guidelines to ensure a vehicle is 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
The techniques and daily responsibilities you will learn will include:
- Using diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes
- Inspecting and preparing customers' vehicles ready for mechanical work
- Removing, repairing or replacing components to the correct specification
- Contributing to a safe working environment, by working within Health and Safety processes
- Admin and customer service duties that include updating job cards and providing quotations and estimations
PDH Cars invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.
Skills Required
- Enthusiasm to learn
- Mechanically minded
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - A - C (9 - 4)
- Essential - GCSE - English - A - C (9 - 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, 8.00am - 5.30pm. Saturday, 8.00am - 12.30pm.
- Expected Duration: 3 Years
- Training Provider: REMIT GROUP LIMITED
Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship in Hassocks employer: PDH VEHICLES LIMITED
PDH Cars Sussex LTD is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises employee development and training. Located in Hassocks, near Brighton, the state-of-the-art workshop provides a dynamic environment for aspiring Motor Vehicle Technicians to thrive, with ample opportunities for career progression within a leading dealership representing renowned car brands. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in customer service, ensuring you receive the best training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
