Apprentice Mechanic

About the apprenticeshipDutiesDuties will include learning how to safely perform maintenance and servicing on light vehicles, working with replacement components such as tyres, brakes, clutches, gearboxes, etc. Duties will expand as experience develops. Other duties will be allocated as appropriate, candidate must ensure they meet health and safety responsibilities at all times when working in a functioning garage environment. Whilst in full-time employment you will undertake the following qualifications:Level 2 VCQ Diploma in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair CompetenceLevel 2 VRQ Diploma in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair PrinciplesEssential Communication SkillsEssential Application of Number SkillsEssential Digital Literacy SkillsAdditional informationBefore applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Aberdare and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a week. You will be employed full-time as an apprentice by this company based in Aberdare. You will be enrolled onto a level 2 foundation apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance.RequirementsQualificationsNo minimum grade requirements.Must have a real desire to pursue a career in the industry.Prior experience either as a hobby or formal training desirable.Must be punctual and reliable.Able to work flexibly and well with others.Must be prepared to travel once a week to Pyle for off-the-job training, mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship.Ability to drive desirable but not essential.Must have a mature attitude to the job and training.Be able to work well with others and follow instructions.SkillsMust have a real desire to pursue a career in the industry.Prior experience either as a hobby or formal training desirable.Must be punctual and reliable.Able to work flexibly and well with others.Must be prepared to travel once a week to Pyle for off-the-job training, mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship.Ability to drive desirable but not essential.Must have a mature attitude to the job and training.Be able to work well with others and follow instructions.Welsh languageWelsh spoken skills: NoWelsh written skills: NoIf 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 providedTraining providerXR TrainingQualificationFoundation Apprenticeship in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & RepairDisability confidentIs this employer disability confident: NoWhat is disability confident? Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.Employer detailsDudley AutosBrooklyn Yard, Hirwaun RoadHirwaunAberdareCF44 9HR