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Jaecoo Autocare Technician Apprentice

PETER COOPER MOTOR GROUP LIMITED · NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Location
Chichester
Postcode
PO19 8TX
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 2 – Intermediate
Qualification
Autocare technician (level 2)
Start date
20 December 2026
Application deadline
18 November 2026
Posted
5 November 2026
Vacancy reference
2000062755
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Jaecoo in Chichester are currently seeking a Autocare Technician Apprentice to join their dealership. This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects.

Duties will include:

  • Working alongside qualified technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
  • Producing estimates
  • Routine maintenance
  • Component inspections
  • Replacements across various vehicle systems, including tyres, brakes, steering, and electrical systems
  • Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
  • Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Requirements

Candidates must study towards level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications. No prior qualifications explicitly stated as mandatory.

Working week

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with a 30 min lunch.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam working

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Math · Grade 4

Training & development

Candidates will work towards achieving the Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard at level 2. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications. Autocare technician / Skills England

The programme lasts for 24 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 16 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

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: On-going 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).

Future prospects

Progression onto Light Vehicle Technician Level 3 Standard (Fast-tracked at 12 months).

Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship.

Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester.

On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a Autocare technician anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year.

About PETER COOPER MOTOR GROUP LIMITED

The Peter Cooper Motor Group is a family business established in 1981 and has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional customer service. Our expertise and dedication reflect our commitment to providing outstanding products in automotive and electrical service.