RAC Patrol Apprentice

Are you interested in anything automotive? RAC, in partnership with S&B Automotive Academy have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for a future Roadside Technician. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their skills. If you are keen on problem solving, this will be a great role for you!, As an apprentice you will learn all the skills to become a Roadside Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. During your apprenticeship programme you will:

• Use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.


• Complete a mix of both college learning and on the job training with one of our experienced apprentice team leaders. This role will provide much more than just how to be a mechanic.


• You will have exposure to real life breakdown situations which will require you to offer roadside assistance following diagnostic and repair procedures, communicate with our members and aiming to get our members back on the road.


What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college training blocks per year at S&B's specialist Automotive Academy in Bristol.

• The apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a S&B development coach who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress via S&B's purposely developed eLogbook that all parties can access any time.


• Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress until the completion of the End Point Assessment.


• If an apprentice faces a daily commute to S&B's Academy that is not viable whilst attending a weekly training block, the apprentice can arrange with RAC to stay in hotel accommodation.


• All costs for accommodation, breakfast and an evening meal are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
  
  Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard


• Functional Skills in maths and English if required, Desired skills and personal qualities


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Team working


• Initiative


• Non judgemental


• Patience, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) desirable


• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) desirable


Things to consider

The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is tailored to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications. This position will include driving a company van to and from breakdown locations. You must have a full clean UK driving license and you will need to be over 18 years of age (No upper age limit). In the first 6 months of employment you will be required to travel to S&B Academy and RAC training venues - you will be reimbursed travel costs in these instances. Due to the nature of the role you will be required to complete a full DBS check as part of the application process.

The RAC is the is the UK's leading breakdown service provider - a people-powered business of 4,000 'orange heroes' delivering the best-in-class motoring services for both private and business drivers. RAC provides complete peace of mind to more than 12.7m UK personal and business members, whatever their driving needs. Whether it is breakdown cover with roadside assistance, insurance, buying a new or used car, vehicle inspections and checks, legal services or up-to-the-minute traffic and travel information - the RAC offers a solution. As standard, every RAC van carries more than 500 parts and tools which patrols use to get members' vehicles going again as quickly as possible. The RAC is very proud of its record of repairing four out of five vehicles at the roadside.


• Year 1: £13,312.00


• Year 2: National Living Wage (Age dependent)


• Year 3: £33,000.00 (Overtime available)


• Generous annual leave


• A fully equipped company vehicle (after 6 months)


• 24-hour colleague assistance


• Company life assurance


• Access to MyFlex


Working week

With the nature of this role being roadside, RAC apply a shift work pattern that will average 40 hours per week, Hours can vary on the specific day, on average it will be a 8 hours day.

Total hours per week: 40 hours a week, Once qualified, this role provides a varied working environment where no two days will be the same.

RAC is a large national company that can offer ongoing support and progression opportunities for all employees.

Once qualified a Roadside Technician will benefit from a competitive salary of £30,536 - £41,000 per annum.

This Autocare apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career!