Motorcycle Technician Apprentice
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Company: MAGNET MOTOS LTD
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Location: Datchet, SL3 9HX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000047273
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Application Deadline Date: 04/09/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with a 30 min lunch. 40 hours a week.
Brief Description
Magnet Motos Ltd is looking for a Motorcycle Technician apprentice to join their busy dealership in Datchet, Slough. Magnet Motos sells and services electric and petrol brands such as CFMOTO, ZX Moto, Zero, LiveWire, Stark, Talaria, Sur-Ron and Vmoto.
Training to be Provided
Candidates will work towards achieving the Motorcycle Technician Apprentice 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.
The programme lasts for 36 months.
The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme, the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 20 separate weeks to carry out skills training. Accommodation and food will be provided.
Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.
Assessment Includes: Ongoing assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2.
This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components: Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice).
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motorcycle-technician-repair-and-maintenance-v1-1
Future Prospects
Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
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.
Duties will include:
- Working alongside qualified technicians with the investigation, repair and service of bikes
- Producing estimates
- Carrying out diagnostics
- Warranty work
- Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
- Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Other Information
The candidate must be available to start as soon as possible and be able to travel to the workplace according to the working hours. The candidate must be able to attend the block release training weeks in Nottingham. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £8 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on the advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation. * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date, the vacancy may be withdrawn early.