Apprentice Car Service Technician - Southport

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified Honda technicians where you will be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance and repair of cars from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.

You will be an Apprentice service and diagnostic car technician in a busy workshop environment You will carry out tasks relevant to maintaining and repairing cars To assist qualified technicians with servicing and repairs To observe best work practices, develop and maintain skills levels in all aspects of repair, service and maintenance of cars To maintain a clean and safe work environment To maintain personal standards of dress, cleanliness and hygiene, consistent with the standards laid down by the company To be responsible for the safety of yourself and others, using protective equipment when required To develop and maintain a thorough and current product knowledge To ensure a consistently high level of quality and workmanship To advise the Workshop Controller or Service Advisor of any additional work necessary on a vehicle during servicing Assistance with any other tasks as required

Training:
Training consists of 17 weeks block training over a 3-year period with the remainder of your time being spent at a Honda retailer where practical training and guidance will be provided You will be working towards an Advanced Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Apprenticeship (Level 3 qualification) along with Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 Honda Challenge Personal Development Programme You will also work towards Honda internal qualifications As part of your training, you will attend our Honda Apprenticeship technical centre in Bracknell for block release training (accommodation and transport costs will be covered by your employer)

Training Outcome:
Possible career progression opportunities include Master Technician, Service or Aftersales Department Management or even Dealership Management

Employer Description:
Cox Motor Group, trading as DJ Cox Ltd, is one of the leading automotive dealership groups in Lancashire and Cumbria, with sites including Lancaster Honda. Founded in 2000 by David Cox, the company has grown rapidly through a strong focus on people, long-term planning, and customer satisfaction. With a culture that values internal growth and talent development, many of our senior leaders started with the company over 20 years ago. Our commitment to staff retention and creating career opportunities has played a key role in our continued expansion, including major acquisitions like Kendal Motor Village. We’re proud to consistently rank among the top Honda dealerships in customer satisfaction, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join a team that values excellence, teamwork, and long-term success.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (occasional Saturdays), times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,• Professional Attitude,Ability to Build Rapport,Self-Motivated,Confident,Adaptable