Apprentice Technician

Location: Colchester

Salary: £8ph

Lookers are proud to present our Jumpstart Apprenticeship Programme. During your apprenticeship with us, you’ll gain hands on experience from day one and have the chance to earn while you learn. You’ll become part of our nationwide network of apprentices with all the support and training you need to get your career off to a flying start.

Are you aged 16 or over and looking to kick-start your career within the automotive industry? Are you ready to gets hands on with one of the top three motor retailers in the UK? Then this could be the apprenticeship for you…

Our technicians play a vital role within our Aftersales team by delivering first class customer service every time. We want you to be part of our success.

Responsibilities:

· Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.

· Undertaking repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension.

· Maintenance of electronic systems including on board entertainment systems

· Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection.

· Complete all relevant paperwork to a high standard.

Entry Requirements

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science (Inspiro only)

In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject.

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Desired Skills

We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand.

You’ll be someone who pays extra attention to detail, eager to learn and fully committed to completing this three-year training programme.

· Good levels of literacy and numeracy.

· Strong communication skills.

· Eagerness to learn and listen to instructions.

· Ability to build good relationships with colleagues across the business.

· Ability to ask questions and learn quickly on the job

· Willingness to use your own initiative.

Training provided:

· Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centres. In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained while on programme with us.

Why Lookers?

We firmly believe that our colleagues are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to our business which is why we provide an industry leading rewards and benefits package via Choices;

· Generous annual leave that increases with length of service

· Eligibility to join our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme.

· Health and mental wellbeing support via Smart Health & Everymind

· Discounted shopping vouchers

· Payday advances