Introduction
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician standard program with PDH Cars Sussex LTD. The right candidate will work alongside qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in servicing Light vehicles.
About the Employer
PDH was founded in 1973 with the first three garages located in Brighton, Patcham, Downsway and Highcroft. Today PDH is Sussex’s largest Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Jeep dealership with a state of the art workshop in Hassocks. Their success has been built by every team member working together and contributing to their one team ethos and despite their focus to be amongst the best dealerships in Sussex, they are proud to still retain a strong family PDH culture throughout. At PDH they understand that exceptional customer service can only be consistently delivered by attracting, motivating, training and retaining the very best team members.
What You’ll Do
Remit are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of PDH Cars Sussex at their state‑of‑the‑art dealership in Hassocks, near Brighton, PDH Cars represents four exciting car manufacturers: Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, and Jeep.
The role of a Light Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:
- Servicing – working to guidelines to ensure a vehicle is running at optimum performance
- Maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
- Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem
The techniques and daily responsibilities you will learn will include:
- Using diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes
- Inspecting and preparing customers’ vehicles ready for mechanical work
- Removing, repairing or replacing components to the correct specification
- Contributing to a safe working environment, by working within Health and Safety processes
- Admin and customer service duties that include updating job cards and providing quotations and estimations
Training Outcome
PDH Cars invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.
Skills Required
- Enthusiasm to learn
- Mechanically minded
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE – Maths – A – C (9 – 4)
- Essential – GCSE – English – A – C (9 – 4)
Course Information
Course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician – light vehicle (level 3)Level: 3Route: Engineering and manufacturingApprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.30pm. Saturday, 8.00am – 12.30pm.Expected Duration: 3 YearsTraining Provider: REMIT GROUP LIMITED
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