Introduction

Renault is currently looking to employ an Apprentice Vehicle Technician to join the team. This is a full-time position offered on a 2-year apprenticeship, undertaking an Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship with an option for progression on the Level 3 Maintenance and Repair.

About the Employer

Renault Retail Group is one of the UK's leading Renault dealer networks, proudly owned by Renault and with over 30 years of experience delivering outstanding customer service. As an apprentice, you'll work alongside manufacturer-trained technicians, gain hands-on experience with the latest petrol, hybrid and electric vehicle technology, and receive industry-leading training to build a successful career in the automotive industry.

What You'll Do

Learning and assisting in the diagnosis, testing, servicing and repairing of motor vehicles and ensuring technical skill and knowledge is constantly improved upon
Learning how to interpret and apply technical service/repair data to read and fully digest all vehicle service literature and updates supplied
Learning how to ensure vehicles comply with all safety and manufacturers’ standards when returned to customers and record any non-conformance of this on the work request card
Learning how to complete work request forms correctly and neatly, ensuring that they conform to company/manufacturer/warranty requirements, including the recording of damage reports, mileage, chassis numbers and that they are clocked on/off as necessary
Gaining knowledge of and ensuring compliance with manufacturer warranty procedures
Ensuring that all parts/sundries used during the course of a service/repair are accounted for by either a parts department invoice/picking slip attached to the work request card or by recording them on the work request card
Ensuring the workshop is kept clean and tidy to ensure high standards of health and safety and practice good housekeeping
Attending college and completing all coursework/examinations, including portfolios as required, in order to attain the appropriate qualifications within the prescribed time span of the apprenticeship
Ensuring customer vehicles are protected against accidental damage or loss whilst in the care of the organisation, including protecting them with the appropriate covers
Safeguarding all plant and tools against loss or misuse and using all equipment reliably and safely, reporting any defects immediately
Learning how to investigate, report and advise on vehicle and component serviceability, to produce comprehensive electronic vehicle health checks and supporting videos
Fully adhering to all health and safety procedures and reporting any non-compliance (including non-compliance by colleagues) to ensure that all employees and customers are protected from any potential hazards
Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager

Training Outcome

Progression on to Level 3 Maintenance & Repair

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Passion and interest for cars

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - 4
Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Autocare technician (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: GTG TRAINING LIMITED

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