Roundabout & Moxham Garage Ltd

Roundabout & Moxham Garage Ltd are looking for an Apprentice Technician to join a garage based in central Yelverton.

The Apprentices Role

This is a great opportunity to join a very busy and professional garage. The apprentice will learn all aspects of the trade from general repairs to full servicing. Tasks will include changing brakes, oil and filter changes, clutch repairs, full engine diagnostics, cylinder head replacement, suspension work plus numerous other jobs. The role will also include shadowing staff on complex repairs and assisting with MOTs. The successful candidate will need be carrying out basic electrical repairs on light vehicles and some minor body repairs.

Working Hours: The role is full time working 8.30am to 5.30pm five days a week, this equates to 40 hours.

Wages: £192.40 per week, based on a 40 hour week. Any overtime above the 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

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

Contact Details: If you have any queries please contact us on either this email address apprenticeships@skillsgroupuk.com or call us on 01752 332442.

Roundabout & Moxham Garage Ltd are a close nit family run business, which offers a variety of services to local customers including both service, maintenance and MOT repairs. The garage has a recently refurbished workshop and reception area with an excellent reputation in the local area. They also have a separate site which offers body repair services such as alloy wheel refurbishment.

On completion of your Level 2 apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 qualification may be available for the right candidate.

Skills Required

You will need to have a good attention to detail and be able to take on board potentially complex instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Some knowledge or proven experience in the motor trade would be beneficial.

Personal Qualities

You must be pleasant, dedicated to completing your training and be prepared to assist colleagues and the employer with other jobs where required.

Prior Qualifications

GCSE grades A -C (4 and above) or equivalent is desired, yet not required.

The Apprenticeship in Autocare Technician consists of:

Level 2 Standard Autocare Technician
Functional Skills

As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to twelve weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.