Lithia Audi Bolton Service Technician Apprenticeship
Lithia Audi Bolton - Stratstone Cars LTD · Bolton
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.
- Undertaking repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
- 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.
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.
Skills required
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Brand specific certifications
Desired skills
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this three year training programme.
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
Qualifications required
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.
'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 Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre, in Milton Keynes, 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 Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
