Apprentice Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Established in 2012, Cartime is one of the UK’s fastest growing used car dealerships, which has recently been announced as the UK Car Supermarket of the Year for two years running and has plans to rank in the top five independent dealerships in the country.
We specialise in providing prestige, showroom-condition cars from all makes and models, including brands such as Audi, BMW, Range Rover, Mercedes and Jaguar. With three showrooms located in Greater Manchester, we boast the largest 4x4 Centre in the North West, and have further expansion planned.
We have a strong approach to customer service and thanks to our recent growth, are looking for Apprentice Technicians to join our growing team in the Rochdale area of Greater Manchester.
The Benefits of being our Apprentice Technician:
- 28 days holidays
- Career development
- A good working environment with scope for progression within the company once the apprenticeship has been completed
- Ongoing training and development
- Pension
- Generous bonus scheme
- Company Events
- PPE provided
The Role of our Apprentice Technician:
As a Cartime Apprentice Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to a high standard. You will be working in a busy workshop and will have the opportunity to work on engines, diagnostic equipment and electric cars, ultimately leading to the ability to undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on vehicles once fully qualified.
Your apprenticeship will cover a 3 year period and will comprise of classroom and workshop based learning, and you will receive the support from a mentor who will oversee the work-based learning programme.
Cartime Apprentice Technicians work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.
What you’ll need as our Apprentice Technician:
If you have a keen interest and enthusiasm for cars and the automotive industry as a whole then we would like to hear from you.
No experience is necessary, although we are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and work ethic with a willingness to learn. Ideally you will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually.
Applicants are required to have or predicted to obtain GCSE Grade C or above in Math, English, and one other subject.
If you believe you are this person and you want a career with Cartime Used Car Dealer of the Year 2020 and 2021, then we are waiting to hear from you!
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: From £10,982.40 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochdale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Technician roles across Cartime's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,982 - £10,982 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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