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Apprentice Mechanic

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
Spa Motors Spa Motors Unit 1 Enterprise Park Brecon LD3 8BT
Salary
Apprenticeship rates
Closing date
30 Apr 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

• Assist a trained technician to carry out their role
• Carry out scheduled servicing
• Prepare sales vehicles for viewing and collection
• Learn about all other aspects of motor vehicle repairs
• Keep workshop clean & tidy
• Attend college 1 day per week for 2 years

Additional information

Driving licence desired but not essential.

Requirements

Skills

Candidate must have basic mechanical knowledge and a willingness to learn. Be capable of following instruction and communicating with other staff members. Able to record data on service sheets etc. Have good housekeeping skills and must be punctual.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English at Grade G or above.

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Training provider:
Neath Port Talbot College (Skills Academy Wales)

Qualification:
L2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

About the employer

Spa Motors Spa Motors
Unit 1 Enterprise Park
Brecon
LD3 8BT

Disability confident

Yes

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

To be arranged with Service Advisor Darren Jones. Please attached CV if available or information about the candidate and their interests.

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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