Plympton MOT Centre

Plympton MOT Centre are looking for a passionate and hard working Autocare Technician apprentice to join their busy team in Plympton.

The Apprentice’s Role

This position involves working as part of a close team under the supervision and support of a fully skilled mechanic. Your main role will be to support the other mechanics with MOT servicing and general repairs and vehicle maintenance.

You will ideally require a full driving licence, due to the job role. However, this can be discussed with the employer directly. Experience or background knowledge in the field is preferable, but not essential although a keen interest in the trade is a must!

This is an amazing opportunity, with a fast-paced, charitable and innovative company who are well known across Plymouth.

This role will also involve the successful candidate to attend our training centre one day per week for the duration of your apprenticeship.

Working Hours: Your typical working hours will be Monday to Saturday, 40 hours per week.

Wages: £6.40 per hour. Pay will be reviewed depending on performance, and the employer is happy to pay above minimum wage.

Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Established since 1994, Plympton MOT Centre have become recognised locally as a trusted supplier of quality used cars and repairs.

As a family run business, they believe their friendly and honest approach has helped them build a great reputation locally.

Plymouth MOT Centre are also very involved with charitable donations such as the Food Bank, Children’s Hospital Easter Donation, and giveaways.

On completion of the level 2 apprenticeship, the suitable candidate would then be considered for progression onto the level 3 advanced apprenticeship.

Also potentially future specialist training courses such as hybrid and electrical vehicle training would be available.

Skills Required

Good basic hand skills are preferable, however a genuine drive to learn and develop new skills is essential. Honesty, reliability and a positive hardy attitude is also an essential quality for this role.

A full driving licence is desirable due to the job role (e.g. being able to drive a customer's vehicle to identify a fault). However, this is not essential.

Prior Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for this role.

The Apprenticeship includes:

• Level 2 Autocare Technician Standard apprenticeship
• Functional Skills in Maths and English (unless exempt)

An Autocare Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles.

Working in either a Dealership or independent automotive garage environment. An Autocare Technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and customer services skills. They will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify and repair simple system faults.