Electric Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Apprenticeship

Job Description

This exciting apprenticeship programme is ideal for someone who is looking to begin their journey to becoming a qualified Electric Vehicle Technician and who wants to develop a long-term career with an ambitious automotive brand.THE ROLE OF A ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE TECHNICIANThe role varies slightly by the employer, based upon the specific needs within the location. The below explanation is a guide to support you in understanding what the role might entail.Electric Vehicle Technicians service and repair light vehicles such as cars up to 3.5 tonnes. Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features. The duties of an Electric Vehicle Service Technician may include:

Marking out & measuring using basic hand tools and equipment

Service and inspection work covering the whole vehicle to appraise, maintain, and repair systems

Carrying out regular maintenance of customers vehicles to ensure that they stay reliable and safe

Working with vehicle body materials and units

Engine mechanical work covered in service and repair procedures

Cooling systems, lubrication, air & exhaust work

Repair and diagnosis of Ignition petrol/diesel fuel systems

Working on vehicle braking systems to assess the condition and carry out repairs to ensure vehicles are safe

Checking and repairing vehicle suspension and steering systems including wheels and tyres

Checking and diagnosing vehicle charging and starter systems including all electrical auxiliaries and lighting

Carrying out work on clutches, manual/auto gearboxes, drivelines

Work with High Voltage vehicle systems to service and diagnose faults (After formal HV training is completed)

Carry out vehicle charging of high voltage vehicles before the vehicle is passed back to the customer

WORKING WEEKA typical working week could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, however, each of our Dealers will have different requirements.All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to off-the-job training. Well support you to understand the working hours during the recruitment process.YOUR DEVELOPMENTOur Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high-quality people working within our Dealer Network. Were looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development, work hard to achieve their potential, and grow with an ambitious employer.The Programme lasts for at least 36 months and youll achieve a nationally recognised qualification; Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) with full Electric Vehicle training at Level 3.We will support you to gain your Functional Skills if you require them in Maths and English.All of our Apprentices are employed through the Dealer Network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art Training Centre in Coventry.Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIESAll of our opportunities receive a really good response and so were looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. Were not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles, and really engage in the recruitment process.The PSA Academy commits to supporting the development of its Apprentices technical, employability, and broader personal development skills, to ensure they can progress and develop their career. It’s as much about attitude as it is about vocational and academic success. That’s why in addition to the qualifications we require from you, we’ll also look for you to possess the following key behaviours.

Willingness to learn

Team working/working with others

The motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest

Personal responsibility and career ownership

Problem-solving

FUTURE PROSPECTSThere are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding Dealer Network. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification thats recognised across the Motor Industry.This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist, once qualified, to further develop your skills and to move into new roles.ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAge: 16+Prior Attainment: GCSE (or equivalent) grade A*-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicated grades are accepted.In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.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)

Required skills

Apprenticeship

Automotive

Electric Vehicles

Mechanics

Keyskills :
Apprenticeship Automotive Electric Vehicles Mechanics