Job Description
While working for Ferndown Commercials, you will be working as a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician and undertake your apprenticeship training with Paragon Skills. You will be continuously developing your knowledge and skills while learning all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair.
Your apprenticeship training will be split between a combination of workplace and academy learning on day release. Once a week, you will attend Paragon Skills Automotive Academy where you will work towards completing your apprenticeship modules and demonstrate your practical abilities and competencies in our multi-functioning workshops.
As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, your day to day duties will include, but are not limited to;
- Assisting senior technicians with vehicle maintenance, repairs and servicing
- Assisting with keeping the workshop clean and tidy
- Shadowing workplace mentor for a variety of tasks
- Develop and build hand skills
- Learning to maintain and repair customers vehicles
- Speaking with customers to ensure they are aware of work being carried out on their vehicle
- Take bookings, payments and other basic office administration, as required
- Develop technical knowledge of wide range of vehicles and high level of attention to detail
- Assist at breakdowns as required once experienced enough to do so
Personal Qualities :
- Hard-working
- Dedicated and committed to own learning and development
- A driving license is preferred but not essential
- Passion for the auto sector
Skills Required :
- Good communication skills
- Good English skills, both written and verbal
- Basic knowledge/ experience with vehicles is preferred, but not essential. Some experience and a keen interest in the industry is desirable.
Future Prospects :
Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be the possibility for full time employment with the company. You may also have the opportunity to further enhance your industry knowledge and skills by undertaking other courses and training. Ferndown Commercials also offer a Fast Track to Management Program for those who show advanced ability and a flair for people management.
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