Car & Light Commercial Apprentice Technician Kidderminster
Posted 8 hours 50 minutes ago by Hills Ford
If you're passionate about cars, curious about how things work, and looking for a career with real progression, this is your opportunity to get started in the automotive industry with a family run business that genuinely invests in its people.
As a Car & Light Commercial Apprentice Technician, you'll train using the latest Ford diagnostic technology, gaining the skills needed to keep pace with the fast moving world of modern vehicles, including electric and hybrid technology.
No two days are the same, and you'll be learning from experienced technicians in a busy, professional workshop environment.
What you'll be doingYour role will be varied, practical and hands on, including:
- Servicing vehicles to manufacturer standards
- Carrying out MOTs and general vehicle maintenance
- Replacing worn components
- Diagnosing faults and supporting repair work
Observing and assisting qualified technicians as your skills and confidence grow.
Your training will cover all key areas of a technician's role:
- Servicing: ensuring vehicles perform at their best
- Maintenance: preventing issues before they occur
- Repair: identifying faults and fixing them properly
You'll complete the Level 3 Light Vehicle Apprenticeship, a bespoke programme designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a fully qualified Ford Service Technician.
Over approximately 3 years, your training will include:
- On site workplace visits from specialist Skills Coaches
- Virtual classroom masterclasses
- College block release training
- One to one mentoring and workplace coaching
- Online learning and ongoing support
You'll also gain:
- Specialist Electric Vehicle training up to Level 3
- 15 days of Ford developed technical training modules, supporting Ford specific systems and technology
Your progress will be supported through structured mentoring, regular reviews and a digital learning portfolio to ensure you stay on track throughout the programme.
This is more than just an apprenticeship, it's the start of a long term career. With a highly respected qualification and real world experience, you'll have the opportunity to progress within Hills Ford Kidderminster and the wider Hills Automotive Group, in a direction that suits your interests and strengths.
What we're looking for Skills- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- A genuine interest in vehicles
- Hard working, motivated and keen to learn
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent)
- Grades 9-3 (A-D) in English and Maths required
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Saturdays on a rota basis
Hills Ford Kidderminster is part of the Hills Family which also includes Hills Geely, Brookhire Vehicle Rental, BH Motors, Hills Automotive and Hills Contracts. We're proud to be a family run business with strong local roots in Worcestershire and a long term commitment to developing people from within.
Strictly no agencies or cold callers, please.