Apprentice Mechanic
- Recruiter
- Welsh Government
- Location
- S&T Tyre Services 88 Penprysg Road Pencoed Bridgend CF35 6LT
- Salary
- Apprenticeship rates
- Posted
- 23 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 31 Jan 2021
- Ref
- 265
- Specialism
- Engineering
- Sector
- Engineering & Aerospace
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Intermediate
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Undisclosed
About the apprenticeship
Duties
You will shadow a fully qualified member of the company to learn the skills and methods needed to complete your apprenticeship. Duties will include learning how to safely perform servicing and maintenance on various makes and models of light vehicles, e.g. cars. You will be involved in replacing components such as lights/tyres/clutches, etc, general system checks for services and pre-MOTs, as well as any other tasks required e.g. maintaining a clean and tidy work area in line with health & safety working practices.
Additional information
Before applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Bridgend and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a week. You will be employed full-time as an Apprentice Mechanic by this company based in Bridgend. You will be enrolled onto a level 2 foundation apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance, and undertake the following qualifications:
- VCQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Competence
- VRQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles (Motor Vehicle 4270/4290 Series)
- Essential Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy level 1
Requirements
Skills
Candidates must be punctual.
Candidates must be reliable and trustworthy.
Candidates must be flexible with hours worked.
Must be able to work with others as a part of a team.
Must be able to follow instructions and ask for guidance when necessary.
Candidates should be enthusiastic and committed to both the job and the training.
Prior experience (as a hobby or formal training) of working on cars desirable but not essential.
Ability to drive is desirable but not essential, as long as candidate is prepared to travel back and forth to the XR Training Centre in Pyle and the place of employment.
Must recognise the importance of attending XR Training once a week in order to achieve qualifications in a timely manner.
Qualifications
GCSEs in Maths and English, no minimum grade requirement.
Language
Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No
Course details
Training provider:
Qualification:
Foundation Apprenticeship in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
About the employer
S&T Tyre Services 88 Penprysg Road
Pencoed
Bridgend
CF35 6LT
Disability confident
No
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Suitable candidates may be invited to an informal interview at the training provider (XR Training) before having their CV forwarded directly to the employer. This will be to ensure suitability for the apprenticeship programme. You will then be under consideration for final interview which will take place at the employers' premises. If selected, the training provider will contact you with details of the interview.
Duties
You will shadow a fully qualified member of the company to learn the skills and methods needed to complete your apprenticeship. Duties will include learning how to safely perform servicing and maintenance on various makes and models of light vehicles, e.g. cars. You will be involved in replacing components such as lights/tyres/clutches, etc, general system checks for services and pre-MOTs, as well as any other tasks required e.g. maintaining a clean and tidy work area in line with health & safety working practices.
Additional information
Before applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Bridgend and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a week. You will be employed full-time as an Apprentice Mechanic by this company based in Bridgend. You will be enrolled onto a level 2 foundation apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance, and undertake the following qualifications:
- VCQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Competence
- VRQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles (Motor Vehicle 4270/4290 Series)
- Essential Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy level 1
Requirements
Skills
Candidates must be punctual.
Candidates must be reliable and trustworthy.
Candidates must be flexible with hours worked.
Must be able to work with others as a part of a team.
Must be able to follow instructions and ask for guidance when necessary.
Candidates should be enthusiastic and committed to both the job and the training.
Prior experience (as a hobby or formal training) of working on cars desirable but not essential.
Ability to drive is desirable but not essential, as long as candidate is prepared to travel back and forth to the XR Training Centre in Pyle and the place of employment.
Must recognise the importance of attending XR Training once a week in order to achieve qualifications in a timely manner.
Qualifications
GCSEs in Maths and English, no minimum grade requirement.
Language
Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No
Course details
Training provider:
Qualification:
Foundation Apprenticeship in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
About the employer
S&T Tyre Services 88 Penprysg Road
Pencoed
Bridgend
CF35 6LT
Disability confident
No
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Suitable candidates may be invited to an informal interview at the training provider (XR Training) before having their CV forwarded directly to the employer. This will be to ensure suitability for the apprenticeship programme. You will then be under consideration for final interview which will take place at the employers' premises. If selected, the training provider will contact you with details of the interview.