Apprentice Parts Technician
Scottish Apprenticeships
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Livingston
Contract type: Full time

Job Overview
Job purpose
The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.
Apprentices will gain experience in all operating systems within their own parts department and will have the opportunity to put theory into practice within their own facility. Customer facing and parts identification units will be undertaken, ensuring apprentices will be able to meet and exceed their organisation's customer expectations.
What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?
This Programme Covers The Following Areas
Receiving and dispatching parts
Dealing with customer enquiries
Sourcing parts for customers and technical staff
You will be based within a parts department, involved in giving customer advice, ordering required parts, components or accessories and updating computer systems.
Basic motor vehicle technology will be a part of the course as well as telephone and sales techniques.
Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and an Admin or Computer Studies subject is preferred but not essential.
What personal qualities are required?
We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
A Full UK Driving Licence Preferred But Not Essential.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.
Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now
Apply for this apprenticeship
Think this is the right apprenticeship for you? Click the "Apply now" button to start your new career with this apprenticeship.
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Job purpose
- Earn while you learn
- Gain an SCQF Level 6 in Parts Distribution
- Work full time in a garage workshop
- Job based in Kirknewton, Livingston
The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.
Apprentices will gain experience in all operating systems within their own parts department and will have the opportunity to put theory into practice within their own facility. Customer facing and parts identification units will be undertaken, ensuring apprentices will be able to meet and exceed their organisation's customer expectations.
What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?
This Programme Covers The Following Areas
Receiving and dispatching parts
Dealing with customer enquiries
Sourcing parts for customers and technical staff
You will be based within a parts department, involved in giving customer advice, ordering required parts, components or accessories and updating computer systems.
Basic motor vehicle technology will be a part of the course as well as telephone and sales techniques.
Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and an Admin or Computer Studies subject is preferred but not essential.
What personal qualities are required?
We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
A Full UK Driving Licence Preferred But Not Essential.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.
Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now
Apply for this apprenticeship
Think this is the right apprenticeship for you? Click the "Apply now" button to start your new career with this apprenticeship.
Apply now
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