- Employer:
- Pontyclun MOT Centre
- Location:
- Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9NE, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- XR Training
- Level:
- Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
- Sector:
- Automotive, Transport and Logistics
- Pathway:
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- Possible start date:
- 21 September 2026
- Closing date:
- 14 September 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7187
About the apprenticeship
Duties
As an Apprentice, you will learn how to safely carry out maintenance and repair work on light vehicles. This includes working with components such as tyres, brakes, clutches, gearboxes and more. As you gain experience, your responsibilities will grow and develop.
You will also be expected to take on other appropriate duties as assigned. At all times, you must follow health and safety guidelines while working in an active garage environment.
While working full-time, you will complete the following qualifications:
* VCQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
* VRQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
Essential Skills qualifications (if applicable):
* Application of Number
* Communication
* Digital Literacy
Additional information
Before applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Pontyclun and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a week. You will be employed full-time as an Apprentice by this company based in Pontyclun. You will be enrolled onto a Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance. Please do not apply if you are enrolled onto or have already completed a Level 3 qualification for this trade as you will not be eligible.
Requirements
Skills
* You should be keen and enthusiastic about starting a career in the motor vehicle industry.
* Previous experience (such as working on cars as a hobby or through school/college courses) is helpful, but not essential – we’re more interested in your willingness to learn.
* You must be reliable, flexible and able to work well with others as part of a team.
* You will need to travel to Pyle, Bridgend once a month to attend your required training sessions.
Qualifications
No minimum grades required
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- XR Training
- Training provider course:
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
About the employer
Pontyclun MOT CentreCowbridge Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9NE, United Kingdom
Disability confident
No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Interviews will take place at the employer's premises. XR Training will be in touch to organise these interviews.
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