Key information
Location:
Nationwide Opportunities
Duration:
26-33 months
Qualification:
Participants will achieve an industry recognised qualification – Motor Vehicle Service Technician Level 3. To include EV & Hybrid Level 1, 2 & 3, FGAS Air Con and the Ford Learn Certified Training Pathway.
In Scotland apprentices will undertake Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (SVQs) – (SCQF 5 & SCQF 7) over 36 months.
Entry Requirements:
GCSE (or equivalent) grade A*-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicted grades are accepted, provided the final results meet the required standards.
Job role
Master the Machines That Drive Britain: Vehicle Service Technician Apprenticeship
At Ford, our vehicles are engineered for performance, durability, and the demands of every journey. It’s the Vehicle Service Technician who ensures they consistently deliver. This isn’t merely about maintenance; it’s about mastering complex technical, electric and hybrid vehicles, diagnosing with precision, and upholding the rigorous standards that define the Ford name across the UK.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment and cutting-edge service techniques in the industry, right here within our UK Dealer network. This is your chance to engage directly with the future of automotive technology and forge a rewarding career at the forefront of innovation.
This isn’t just an apprenticeship; it’s your definitive pathway to becoming a fully qualified, highly skilled Service Technician. It’s meticulously designed for individuals with the drive to build a long-term, impactful career with a brand that’s constantly pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering.
Your mission as a Ford Service Technician will include:
- Precision Servicing: Executing comprehensive vehicle services with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every Ford runs at peak performance.
- Rigorous Diagnostics: Utilising advanced tools to identify and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electronic systems.
- Expert Repairs: Skilfully repairing and replacing critical parts and components, restoring vehicles to factory specifications.
- Advisory Excellence: Providing clear, expert insights on required repairs to ensure our customers leave with complete confidence.
- Strategic Planning: Accurately estimating repair timelines and managing workflow efficiently.
- Meticulous Record-Keeping: Maintaining detailed repair and service records to uphold our commitment to quality and transparency.
We’re seeking individuals with a resilient and determined mindset: ambitious, dedicated, and ready to take full ownership of their professional development. If you’re driven to master your craft, tackle challenges head-on, and build a lasting career with a global leader, then you’re exactly who we’re looking for to help us go further.
Future prospects
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career; from short to long term. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry recognised qualification that’s recognised across the Motor Industry.
This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist, once qualified, to further develop your skills and to move into new roles.
Applications open all year round…
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A typical working week could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm, however each of our Ford Dealers will have different requirements.
All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to ‘off-the-job’ training. We’ll support you to understand the working hours during the recruitment process.
All of our opportunities receive a really good response and so we’re looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We’re not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process.
We commit to supporting the development of our Apprentice’s technical, employability and broader personal development skills, to ensure they can progress and develop their career. That is why when it comes to selecting the right people to become apprentices, it’s as much about attitude as it is about vocational and academic success. Therefore in addition to the entry qualifications we require from you, we’ll also look for you to demonstrate the following key behaviours. From problem-solving abilities to an enthusiasm for our industry, these are all attributes that will be vital in your new role and they will be assessed throughout the application process.
- Willingness to learn
- Team working / working with others
- Motivation for the role / automotive and engineering interest
- Personal responsibility and career ownership
- Problem solving
Age: 16+
Prior Attainment: GCSE (or equivalent) grade A*-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicted grades are accepted, provided the final results meet the required standards.
In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.
‘Equivalent’ grades include:
- BTEC first diplomas and certificates
- OCR Nationals
- Key Skills Level 2
- NVQs
- Essential Skills (Wales)
- Functional Skills Level 2
- Core Skills (Scotland)
Your application will be assessed by the Recruitment Team against the entry requirements specified for the role.
Once you’ve applied, you should receive an update via email within 5 working days outlining the next steps. If you haven’t heard from us after this time, it’s likely that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
If you are successful in your application you will be invited to participate in a short telephone interview. From then, candidates will be shortlisted, and your application will be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Finally, candidates are invited to meet with their local Ford Dealer in the form of a face-to-face interview. This may extend to a second interview and in some cases a working trial.
If you’re unsure or would like to follow up, feel free to contact us at apprenticeships@calexuk.com
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group and appointment will be based on merit alone. Being committed to equal opportunities, if you have a disability please state this during the application process. Measures will be put in place to support you through your application and apprenticeship journey.
Our Ford Dealers dictate the remuneration that our learners receive. All Dealers are required to pay National Apprenticeship Wage or National Minimum Wage dependant on length of apprenticeship / age.
More information about the minimum wage for apprentices can be found on the Government website at:
https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship.
For more information about the opportunity or to discuss your application, please contact the Recruitment team on apprenticeships@calexuk.com.