Apprentice Heavy Mechanic
Lookers Motor Group Limited
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
Lookers Motor Group Limited • Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom • via Adzuna
4 days ago
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Job description
Jaguar Landrover Bishop Stortford
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic Role Type: MOT Tester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,600 OTE (£30,000–£39,000 basic + £6.600K bonus uncapped, plus £2K EV bonus and extra bonus for overachieving)
Hours: 42 hours per week Monday - Friday between 8am and 5pm - Saturday Mornings on a rota basis.
Lookers JLR Bishop Stortford are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join their fantastic workshop. While working alongside other experienced technicians, you will play a vital role, carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology, conducting vehicle services and carrying out any additional repairs.
Here at VW Silverlink, you will report to the accomplished Aftersales Manager, who will give on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role. We can also offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes and Hybrid & Electric training, to accelerate your career further!
Our Vehicle Technicians / Mechanics play a vital role within our Service team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success. If you’re a qualified Vehicle Technician or an experienced Mechanic, whether you work in a dealer group or independent garage, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
• Carrying out vehicle health checks using the latest technology
• Conducting vehicle service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and customer requests
• Carrying out any additional repairs once authorised by the customer
• Warranty repairs are per the manufacturer’s guidelines and relevant write up is complete
• Taking the customers vehicle out on a road test to ensure all faults are rectified
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard
• MOT Certificate is essential
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, motor industry experience (brand or non-brand), and a full and valid UK driving licence. You’ll be self-motivated whilst being able to support your team, ambitious and eager to learn, and are able to work to and maintain the highest of standards to all vehicles that take a spin through our doors.
Although previous brand experience is desirable, it is not essential, as brand accreditation training will be provided. Diagnostic, MOT and EV experience is also desirable but not essential.
About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Core Benefits:
• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing:
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing:
• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle:
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.
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Apprentice Heavy Mechanic
Scottish Apprenticeships • Bathgate, United Kingdom • via LinkedIn
3 days ago
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Job description
Job Overview
Job purpose
• Earn while you learn
• Gain an SCQF automotive qualification
• Work full time in a garage workshop
• Job based in Bathgate
• Immediate start
GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Heavy Mechanic on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.
The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.
As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?
You will be based within the garage workshop and will be involved in learning all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance, including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.
Examples Of The Units Covered Are
• Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
• Inspection of heavy vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying chassis units including pneumatic braking systems and components
• Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle engine and component faults, vehicle transmission and component faults and vehicle electrical system faults
• Isolating and re-energising high voltage systems on an electric vehicle
• Ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Contributing to workplace good housekeeping
Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace with dedicated mentors from GTG and the apprentice’s workplace, which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 7 in Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject.
What personal qualities are required?
We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
A Full UK Driving Licence Preferred But Not Essential.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, ****** orientation, religion, belief or race.
Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.
Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now.
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