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Reference Number
VAC2000023286
Closing Date
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Duration
2 Years
Planned Start Date
Salary
£16,640 a year
Apprenticeship Area
Engineering and manufacturing
Training Course
Autocare technician (level 2)
Apprenticeship Standard
Autocare technician

Job description

At SG Petch, you’ll be working within a fast-paced, challenging, environment, where you’ll be encouraged to push boundaries and challenge convention. As a global automotive manufacturer and one of the fastest-growing companies, you’ll have the opportunity to work within an international business environment. 

SG Petch in Middlesbrough are currently seeking an Autocare Technician Apprentice to join their dealership. This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects.

Duties will include:

  • Communicating with customers to identify vehicle problems and service requirements
  • Conducting vehicle inspections and routine maintenance, including servicing electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles
  • Repairing and replacing components on various vehicle systems, including tyres, brakes, steering, and suspension
  • Managing stock levels and sourcing vehicle components according to workplace procedures
  • Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
  • Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Vacancy information

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with a 30 min lunch 40 hours per week.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • GCSE English 4 (Essential)
  • GCSE Maths 4 (Essential)

Candidates will work towards achieving the Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard at level 2.

They will also be required to study towards achieving level 1 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

Autocare Technician / Skills England

The programme lasts for 24 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and is managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme, the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 16 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment Includes:

Ongoing assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2.

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components: Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice). Each apprentice will achieve the following:

  • Autocare Technician Standard Level 2
  • Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF
  • Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QCF · Certified Hyundai courses

Possible progression to Level 3 Motor Vehicle (FAST TRACK) Apprenticeship.

Permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship.

Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester.

Employer information

SG Petch is a family-owned and operated multi-franchise car dealership group operating in the North East and Yorkshire since 1977. They offer new and used car sales, servicing, MOT testing, and accident repairs across branches in Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough, Richmond, Sunderland, and York.They represent a wide range of manufacturers, including Alfa Romeo, Abarth, BYD, Fiat, Hyundai, JAECOO, Jeep, Kia, Isuzu, Mazda, OMODA, Peugeot, and SEAT.

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Vacancy location

Address Details:

SG Petch Middlesborough
Fleming Road
Skippers Lane Industrial Estate
Middlesbrough
TS6 6TT