New opportunity not to be missed! Vantage are looking for an Apprentice Service Vehicle Technician to join our team based in Toyota Morecambe. In return you will receive a competitive salary of​ £13,582.40 per annum in the first year, increasing in your second year to minimum wage for your age plus excellent benefits!

This is a full time role and typically you will be expected to work between 08:30am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday equating to 40 hours per week.

About the Apprentice Service Vehicle Technician role

As an Apprentice Service Technician at Vantage Motor Group Toyota Morecambe you’ll be involved in all aspects of maintenance and repair from routine servicing to complete component overhaul of vehicle systems. 

Your apprenticeship focus will be in Light Vehicle and Maintenance and Repair and the overall programme will last three years. You will be partnered with one of our own Technicians who will be your mentor throughout your apprenticeship journey.

As a company we partner with a training provider who focus on high quality training within apprenticeships. 20% of apprenticeship training will be classed as off-the job, you will attend block release training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Derby for 23 weeks. Off-the-job also includes time during your normal working hours to complete tasks, e-learning, assignments, or mentor guided tasks, you will be supported by your own Learning Advisor. 

You’ll use the very latest hi-tech diagnostic procedures and equipment on the most sophisticated electronic and computer controlled vehicle systems.  You are required to have a keen interest in the motor vehicle industry and be fully committed to completing the course to become a highly skilled, highly motivated Technician.

Qualifications Required

Ideally you’ll have achieved GCSE A-C equivalent or new grades 4-9 in Maths and English although this is not mandatory.

Duties will include looking at and being involved in:

• Wheels, Tyres, Steering, Suspension and Braking Systems

• Service Inspection and Maintenance, Pre and Post work activates

• Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Engine Faults, Chassis etc.

Once trained as a​ Lexus Technician you will be expected to carry out a wide variety of tasks from routine maintenance to full overhaul. 

 What benefits we offer our employees:

• To support you from day one you will receive a Snap-on Tool Box with a set of tools which will be yours to own and use

• Preferential rates for servicing / repairs on your family and friend’s cars

• 30 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) which increases with service up to 33 days

• Staff Car Scheme 

• Access to a membership with shopping discounts

• Contributory workplace pension scheme

Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our progressive motor group as an Apprentice Service Vehicle Technician, please click 'Apply’ now.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.