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Apprentice Automotive Technician & Future Operations Director
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Most garages recruit mechanics, we're building our future business leader.
If you're prepared to work hard, continually improve, and help us grow something special, there is no limit to where this opportunity could take you.
We're not looking for an employee, we're looking for someone to help build the future of Starlux Automotive.
Responsibilities
You'll be involved in:
- Vehicle servicing and maintenance
- Diagnostics and fault finding
- Wet belt replacements
- Timing belt and timing chain replacements
- Engine repairs
- Clutch replacements
- Suspension and steering repairs
- Brake systems
- Tyre fitting and balancing
- Walnut blasting
- Vehicle inspections
- Preparing retail vehicles
- Customer communication
- Quality control
- Workshop organisation
- Parts ordering
- Maintaining workshop standards
As you develop, you'll also become involved in:
- Producing quotations
- Workshop scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Business development
- Used vehicle purchasing
- Improving workshop efficiency
- Developing new services
- Marketing ideas
- Supporting future apprentices
- Helping shape the long-term direction of the business
Where you'll work
Unit 20
Penshaw Way, Birtley
Chester Le Street
DH3 2SA
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ESTAR GROUP LIMITED
Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
- Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
- Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
- Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
- Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
- Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
- Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
- Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
- Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
- Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
- Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
- Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
- Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
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Training schedule
Year One:
- Automotive Technician
- Learn the Starlux way
- Complete apprenticeship
- Develop technical capability
- Join the Business Builder Profit Participation Scheme
Years Two to Three:
- Senior Technician:
- Lead complex repairs
- Improve workshop operations
- Mentor apprentices
- Help develop new services
- Increase commercial responsibilities
This Isn't Just Another Mechanic's Job
We're not looking for another mechanic.
We're looking for someone who wants to build something extraordinary.
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Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About this employer
Starlux Automotive specialises in top-quality car sales, repairs, and servicing, with a strong customer-first approach. Located in Blaydon, Upon Tyne, we offer a wide selection of vehicles, all fully inspected and serviced to meet our high standards before sale with Nationwide, trailered delivery! Our expert technicians provide comprehensive repair and maintenance services, ensuring your car stays in peak condition. We serve customers in North East, delivering reliable, affordable, and premium vehicles.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
For individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment, leadership and long-term contribution, there may be an opportunity to become an equity partner within the business.
Years Three to Five:
- Operations Director:
- Lead the workshop
- Manage technicians
- Drive business performance
- Develop new opportunities
- Influence company strategy
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ESTAR GROUP LIMITED
Jonathan Smith
jonathan.smith@estareducation.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041046.
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