Jaguar Land Rover Technician Apprentice Job at Sinclair Group

Sinclair Group Swansea SA6

We are delighted to be recruiting at Jaguar Land Rover Swansea, part of the Sinclair Group and soon to be moving to a new state of the art dealership in 2023, for a Vehicle Technician within our Service Department.
Our apprenticeship is geared toward training the next generation of fully-fledged Service Technicians. But what does a Service Technician actually do?
The Jaguar Land Rover Service Technician Apprenticeship
Our apprenticeship is geared toward training the next generation of fully-fledged Service Technicians. But what does a Service Technician actually do?
Service 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 a Service Technician may include:

  • Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines
  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
  • Advising the Service Receptionists about required repairs
  • Producing time estimates
  • Maintaining repair and service records

Training Provided
As well as employment in our retailer, you will be given the training and support you need to develop both personally and professionally.
Using a combination of classroom-based training, e-learning, practical training and application of learning, you will be guided by your trainers and personal mentor along to the road to success.
This apprenticeship combines off-the-job training with on-the-job learning and you will be supported every step of the way.
On successful completion of the three-year programme you will receive:

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
  • Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)
  • Jaguar Land Rover specific certifications

Desired skills
We are looking for people with an interest in engineering and technology to thrive in this role. While full technical training will be provided, desired skills include problem solving, attention to detail and an aptitude for applied logic.
Application numbers for the Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Apprenticeship Programme are high so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd.
We're 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.
Key personal skills to demonstrate include:

  • A willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Engineering interest
  • Quality focus
  • Personal responsibility and resilience
  • Minimum entry requirements*

GCSE grades A – C (new grades 9 – 4) or equivalent in English, Maths and any other 2 GCSE subjects.
'Equivalent' grades include:

  • BTEC first diplomas and certificates
  • OCR Nationals
  • Key Skills Level 2
  • NVQs
  • Essential Skills (Wales)
  • Functional Skills Level 2

Future Prospects
Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry recognised qualification. Embedded within your training are the Jaguar Land Rover global training materials. This is the grounding for your future development within the network and our Learner Management System, Excellence will guide you through your short, medium and long-term career path.
What's in it for you

  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus your birthday day off
  • Staff Discounted parts and servicing plus a free MOT every year
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance*
  • Staff Car Scheme*
  • Colleague Referral Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Development opportunities within the Sinclair Group

If you would like to apply for this role then please upload your CV, making your covering letter the first page of the document

Job Type: Apprenticeship




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