Apprentice Vehicle Technician – Cheltenham

We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to join our dynamic and talented team at Cotswold Motor Group.

If you are driven, dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience and have a passion for working within a premium brand then this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with one of the largest BMW and MINI retailers in the country.

The successful candidate will have an interest in repairing vehicles, enjoy working with others, and have good attention to detail. 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade (9-4) or (A-C) are essential, these must include English and Maths and preferably science.

Why Cotswold Motor Group?

Cotswold Motor Group is an innovative, ambitious and award winning company in the heart of the Cotswolds. We are here to push boundaries and strive for excellence in every area of our business to ensure that we remain the best at what we do.

Our people are the core of our business – we are passionate about creating an environment where our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Your personal development matters to us, and we believe in supporting all our teams to reach their full potential.

Benefits:

• 32 days annual leave pro rata for part-time employees (inclusive of bank holidays)
• BMW Academy Training – 3 year apprenticeship with full manufacturer technical certification training.
• Health & Wellbeing benefits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Car Scheme
• Staff Discounts
• Employee Benefits including discounts on retailers, restaurants & cinemas
• Referral Programme
• On Site parking
• Company Social Events
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Long Service Award
• In-house, manufacturer accredited training & professional training

About the Role

You will be welcomed into a friendly, motivated and highly successful team working within a state of the art facility.

The course is unique to BMW with special emphasis on electronics and cutting-edge technology; your training will include the opportunity to work on the latest cars, engines and BMW diagnostic equipment, ultimately leading to the ability to undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on vehicles to the highest standards once fully qualified.

As an apprentice vehicle technician you will be partnered up with one of our certified technicians who will show you how we ensure a quality service is delivered and a consistent, high level of customer care is achieved.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will working towards the below accreditations:

• IMI Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
• IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigeration Handling
• IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicles
• IMI Accreditation Service Maintenance Technician

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Salary: £10,032, increases after each year of your apprenticeship until completion