Light Vehicle Technician

About the Job

An exciting opportunity for the Apprentices to be trained using the latest diagnostic equipment to provide them with the relevant skills to react to the ever-changing technological developments within the car industry. Day to day tasks will always vary but will normally include:

• Servicing
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Observing and assisting technicians

Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly.

The Car Technicians jobs fall into three categories:

• Servicing working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance
• Maintenance replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
• Repair diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem
• Observing and assisting technicians

Future prospects

A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have.

Desired skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Personal qualities

• A keen interest in vehicles, the learner must be hard working and motivated with an interest to learn new skills

Desired qualifications

Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent grade A*-D/9-3 in English and maths required.