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Motorcycle Technician Apprentice

AP Motorcycles

LOCATION
📍 FARNBOROUGH, GU14 6EN
PAY
💶 National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
HOURS
⏰ 40 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 3 Years
APPLY BY
SECTOR
Engineering and manufacturing

Employer information

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Motorcycle technician (repair and maintenance) (level 3) (Level 3) Desired skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

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About this apprenticeship

Assist with routine maintenance (oil changes, brake checks, tyre fitting, etc.)
Help dismantle, clean, inspect and reassemble motorcycle components
Support in diagnostics and identifying mechanical or electrical faults
Aid in custom fabrication and fitting parts as required
Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area
Learn and apply good workshop practices and safety standards

What We’re Looking For:

Genuine interest in motorcycles and custom builds
Mechanical aptitude; some hands-on experience (even if personal-project or hobby work) is a plus
Good attitude: reliable, punctual, willing to learn
Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team
Basic understanding of mechanical/electrical systems desirable

Training

Candidates will work towards achieving the Motorcycle Technician (Repair and Maintenance) Apprenticeship Standard at level 3
They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motorcycle-technician-repair-and-maintenance-v1-1
The programme lasts for 36 months, with on-going support from the Academy team: 

Constant on the job support and training with their allocated buddies and two members of the full-time on-site trainers
Regular 1-2-1's to ensure they are "on-track" with their college work and progressing with their practical skills in line with company expectations
Financial rewards for passing each college practical Gateway exams
Access to MHFA throughout the business to ensure learners get the correct help with coping mechanisms for their learning journey
The post-holder must be working towards gaining their driving licence by the end of the apprenticeship due to the requirements of the role. The apprentice will be expected to purchase basic tools throughout the apprenticeship duration to build up their own kit
Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC's training centre in Nottingham for 24 separate weeks to carry out skills training
The first block is two weeks followed by individual one-week blocks. Residential accommodation will be provided if required for the candidates

What you could go on to do

There is high potential of a permanent role with the organisation upon successful completion of your apprenticeship with room for progression  

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