Horizon Honda Dorchester - Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
HOR026 Horizon Honda - Dorchester · Dorchester
The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.
Every day is different within the Service department. As a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include:
- Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
- Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.
- Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
- Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection.
- Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment systems.
- Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records
- Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment.
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.
Skills required
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service
• Interest in vehicle engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.
Qualifications required
In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English and Maths.
'Equivalent' grades include:
• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)
We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.
Training you'll get
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 centre.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Honda Institute, in Bracknell, to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Honda Institute.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following qualification (or the equivalent qualification for your devolved nation):
- Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician
- Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- Level 2 qualification for safe isolation of electric and hybrid vehicles
- Fire Awareness Training
- Emergency First Aid for Appointed Persons
- Progression towards Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Future prospects
Future prospects
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
