About the apprenticeship
Duties
Duties will include learning how to safely perform maintenance and servicing on light vehicles, working with replacement components such as tyres, brakes, clutches, gearboxes, etc, to pre-MOT checks as experience develops. Other duties will be allocated as appropriate including general housekeeping. Whilst in full-time employment you will undertake the following qualifications:
VCQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Competence (7270 series)
VRQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles (7290 series)
Essential Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy
Additional information
Before applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Port Talbot and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a month. You will be employed full-time as an apprentice by this company based in Port Talbot. You will be enrolled onto a level 2 foundation apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance.
Requirements
Qualifications
Basic GCSEsKeen to pursue a career in the industry
Punctual
Reliable
Ability to drive desirable but not essential
Be aware at all times of health & safety obligations and work in a safe and sensible manner
A mature attitude to the job and training
Must be prepared to travel once a month to Pyle for off-the-job training, mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship
Skills
Keen to pursue a career in the industry
Punctual
Reliable
Ability to drive desirable but not essential
Be aware at all times of health & safety obligations and work in a safe and sensible manner
A mature attitude to the job and training
Must be prepared to travel once a month to Pyle for off-the-job training, mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
XR Training
Qualification
Foundation Apprenticeship in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: No
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Fairfield Garage
Addison Road
Port Talbot
SA12 6HZ