Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

To gain skills to Complete a full inspection/service, taking due consideration to Police driving requirements against the optimum use of parts. Diagnose, repair and replace major components including Police equipment. Resulting in level 3 qualification in SMR. To gain qualifications in the Modification of vehicles for Police use including all electrical equipment. Work within Industry standard times. Complete job cards electronically. Assist Technicians with vehicle examinations before and after contract repairs. To assist with Completion of job records using a Fleet Management system. (Tranman). To have effective written and verbal communication skills and able to use computerised systems. To gain mechanical experience within a Motor Vehicle workshop environment. To gain a motor vehicle technology qualification such as City & Guilds 3, NVQ level 3 or ONC/HNC. To assist a vehicle technician utilising the latest diagnostic equipment OE and none OE. Able to service and repair Air conditioning systems and safely dispose of refrigerant. When qualifications are gained.# To be trained in the removal and replacement of tyres with the use of specialist tools. To assist in completing 4-wheel alignment using specialist equipment. Duties will include the day-to-day diagnosis, repair and servicing (SMR) of police vehicles and ancillary equipment, including light commercial vehicles and the commissioning and de-commissioning of vehicles and covert equipment, design and installation of ANPR within the Prep Shop after training. Complete manufacturer’s courses to enable the correct SMR of police vehicles to manufacturer’s standards maintaining vehicle warranty. All apprentice technicians to be trained to manufacture’s standards to enable future in house warranty (Vauxhall, Ford).  May be required to work outside normal hours to meet operational requirements.

Training:

Will be trained on site by West Midlands Police and will include a college day realse at City of Wolverhampton College.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for a permanent position if there is one available, but there is no guarantee.

Employer Description:
West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 square miles and serving a population of almost 2.8 million. The region sits at the very heart of the country and covers the three major centres of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. It also includes the busy and thriving districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull and Dudley. Leisure, retail and conference amenities, together with Premiership and Championship football teams, attract millions of visitors annually. The West Midlands is an area rich in diversity, with 18 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds. An average of 170,000 motorists travel through the region daily, making its motorways some of the busiest in Europe. Against this backdrop, the force deals with more than 2,000 emergency calls for help every day, as well as patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Working Hours :
36.5hrs per week. 07:30 to 15:30, Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness