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Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice
An excellent opportunity for an outgoing & proactive individual to work for one of the most prestigious automotive companies, developing skills in vehicle maintenance & repair. Working in a busy environment, representing the brand by delivering exceptional service & quality.
Requirements
- GCSE in: English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- GCSE in: Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- GCSE in: Science (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- Ability to travel to the place of employment daily
- Apt for practical work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good customer handling skills
Responsibilities
- Service & repair all systems within the vehicle including engine & exhaust systems, air conditioning & electronics
- Work will range from replacing parts to solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment
- 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
- Undertake specialist training for the Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3) apprenticeship
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- Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
- Study to gain professional knowledge and skills
- Working towards a Level 3 Service and Maintenance Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
- Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week)
- Salary will be at least apprentice national minimum wage
- Earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship
- Potential career paths include: Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians, Service Team Leader, Service Manager, After Sales Manager
Application Process
- There are no specific application steps mentioned, but candidates are advised to consider travel to employment location and potential wages.
About Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.
Contact
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED
- apprentice_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com
- 01908301496
- Reference code: VAC2000040191
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