Apprentice Bmw Motor Vehicle Technician - London, United Kingdom - Stephen James (Automotive) Ltd

Stephen James (Automotive) Ltd

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Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician - Stephen James BMW
We are currently recruiting for a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with one of the world's most prestigious and technologically advanced car manufacturers.

All BMW Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentices attend the BMW Group Academy UK in Berkshire for their off-the-job training. This ensures consistent training throughout the UK and allows our apprentices to train on up-to-the-minute products and technology.
The training takes place over a 3-year period and takes the form of classroom and workshop sessions.

The course is unique to BMW with a 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
Repair activities on vehicles to the highest standards once fully qualified

During the time spent at your Retailer, a mentor will be allocated to oversee the work-based learning programme.

A BMW representative will also visit on a 12 weekly basis to set performance targets and ensure any development needs are being met.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Communication skills
Organised
Teamwork skills

Personal qualities

Successful applicants must demonstrate the following:
A keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry as a whole
Be honest and trustworthy with a willingness to learn
Positive attitude and work ethic, with high level of professionalism
Be able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy workshop environment, as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually
Have good dexterity

Required qualifications

Future prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will continue your development on the BMW Technical Programme.

Things to consider

Expected duration 3 years
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level 3 (A level)
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the BMW Group Academy in Berkshire to complete their apprenticeship training
Training is completed in 1 week blocks approximately once every twothree month
All training costs are covered by the BMW Retailer (travel, accommodation, and food)
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): 23yrs and over is £9.50ph, 21yrs to 22yrs is £9.18ph 18yrs to 20yrs is £6.83ph, under 18yrs is £4.81ph
Total hours per week: 40.00

About Stephen James

All Motor Vehicle Technician, Aftersales Customer Service (Parts & Service) and Motorcycle Technician Apprentices will be employed by Stephen James BMW and will attend the BMW Group Academy for their training.

The BMW Group Academy is based at WokefieldPark near Reading in Berkshire.

Training provider

BABCOCK TRAINING LIMITED

Qualifications to be achieved:

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard
IMI Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigeration Handling
IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle
IMI Accreditation Service Maintenance Technician

Apprenticeship standard