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SalaryBMW Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice
You will be working in a busy BMW/MINI workshop environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing Motor Vehicles to the high standards of the BMW/MINI brand.
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:
To have good manual dexterity.
Personal qualities
A keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry as a whole
To be honest and trustworthy with a willingness to learn
A positive attitude and work ethic, with high level of professionalism
To 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
Desired qualifications
Applicants are required to have, or predicted to obtain, GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in the following subjects:
English
Maths
ICT (or one other subject if candidate did not take ICT)
Future prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will continue your development on the BMW Technical Programme.
Things to consider
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the BMW Group Academy in Berkshire to complete their apprenticeship training. Training is completed in one-week blocks approximately once every two-three months. All training costs are covered by the BMW Retailer (travel, accommodation and food).
About the employer
All Motor Vehicle Technician, Aftersales Customer Service (Parts & Service) and Motorcycle Technician Apprentices will be employed at their local BMW Retailer, and will attend the BMW Group Academy for their training. The BMW Group Academy is based at Wokefield Park near Reading in Berkshire. All Bodyshop Technician (Paint & Panel) Apprentices will be employed at their local BMW Retailer or Bodyshop, and will attend our body training facility for their training. The body training facility is located in Milton Keynes.
Training provider
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
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)
Training provider
Inspiro Learning
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by BMW Group Academy
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.28 per hour
Work Location: In person
