Apprentice Mechanic

We are seeking an Apprentice Mechanic to become part of our friendly and dedicated team at our small independent repair shop. Founded in 2012, we have built a solid customer base that includes both businesses and the public, ensuring that no two days are the same!

Requirements

• GCSE in:
  • English (grade 4-9 (C-A*))
  • Maths (grade 4-9 (C-A*))
• Team working
• Punctuality
• Willingness to learn
• "Can do" attitude

Responsibilities

• Vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Diagnostics
• Fault Finding
• Servicing and Repairs on Engines
• Brakes and Suspension systems
• 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.