Autocare Technician Apprentice - Rugby
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Company: Formula One Autocentres Ltd
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Location: Rugby, CV22 5AL
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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-2000023781
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 13/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 5 Days a week (Monday - Saturday, dependent on shift pattern) 09:00 - 17:00.
Brief Description
Join the enthusiastic and passionate F1 Autocentres Team to start your career in the automotive industry now! Apprentices will gain valuable knowledge and experience diagnosing mechanical issues, provide appropriate solutions, and conduct inspections to identify potential problems or areas of improvement.
Training to be Provided
- Training is delivered using a blended learning approach
- This means apprentices will receive site visits during their working hours from a Skills Coach to observe and provide teaching relevant to the apprenticeship
- Apprentices will also attend block training sessions at Skillnet in Daventry every 6-8 weeks
- Block training will run between Mon-Wed or Mon-Thurs
- All hotel accommodation and travel is paid for by Formula One Autocentres for apprentices
Future Prospects
- Upon completion of the Autocare Apprenticeship with Formula One Autocentres, apprentices are eligible to enrol onto further commercial training to support career progression
- This can include EV training to become site Mentors, Managers, and Senior technicians
Vacancy Detail
An exciting opportunity for apprentices to be trained using the latest diagnostic equipment at Skillnets Training Academy for the F1 Autocentres Programme, with the relevant skills to react to the ever-changing technological developments within the car industry.
Apprentices will be provided with a Line Manager and Mentor at the workplace, in addition to receiving support and face-to-face visits from a Skillnet Skills Coach.
Day-to-day tasks will always vary but will normally include:
- This is a Level 2 Autocare Technician Formula One Autocentres Apprenticeship Programme delivered by Skillnet Training Academy
- Training is delivered on a block release basis at Skillnet's training academy in Daventry. All travel and hotel accommodation for training attendance will be paid for by F1 Autocentres
- Assessments will also be conducted in the workplace by a dedicated Skills Coach
- You will also be assigned a workplace mentor for support in the dealership
Other Information
Whilst it is not essential, we encourage apprentices to learn to drive with the goal of gaining their full UK driving licence, if they do not already hold one. This will support with additional duties of moving customers' vehicles where required.