Apprentice Motorcycle Technician - Suzuki - Denbigh
A & D Motorcycles · Denbigh
If bikes are your passion then Suzuki will provide you with first class training on the very latest products and innovations, with dedicated Suzuki trainers who will help build knowledge and develop your skills.
Training will be provided both in the workplace and at our state of the art facility in Doncaster.
All we ask is that you are committed to the Apprenticeship Programme for 3 years and have the passion and ambition to grow into a highly skilled Motorcycle Service Technician.
You will also be required to have a grade 4 or above in maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Repairing engines, brakes, electrical systems, ignition systems, fuel injection systems, plugs and carburettors
- Doing inspections and routine services
- Fitting tyres
- Customising or fitting accessories to motorcycles
- Advising customers of necessary repairs and giving an estimate of cost and time
- Reading and following manuals, worksheets & technical drawings
- Using hand and power tools such as wrenches, drills and welding equipment
- Using computerised diagnostic equipment
Skills required
- Perform the fundamental engineering tasks which most procedures include, such as: cutting, drilling, filing, removing and replacing bolts, screws and clips, replacing seals, extracting damaged fasteners and using fabrication skills
- Assist in upholding high standards of safety and efficiency in the workshop, adhere to the requisite business processes (e.g. environmental awareness, health and safety practices, record keeping, and customer contact) and standard workshop
- Safely secure motorcycles to ramps and use specialised supporting stands in order to remove road wheels and major components, including: brake systems, suspension and drive (chain, belt or drive shaft)
- Successfully inspect and prepare a motorcycle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer e.g. following a service, complex repair, pre-delivery inspection by checking work against
- Service and maintain motorcycles in line with manufacturer specifications logged in manuals and online
- Remove, repair and replace components in line with manufacturers’ defined instruction
- Use diagnostic methods, mechanical and electrical measuring tools and equipment to check compliance and rectify faults
- Investigate symptoms of motorcycle fault(s) and identify the underlying causes prior to repair.
- Access specific information e.g. motorcycle repair information, wiring diagrams, maintenance tables, technical production information, safety recalls and
- Apply advanced diagnostic principles, logical problem-solving techniques and complex
Qualifications required
GCSEs grades 9 – 4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English.
Digital Literacy- Pass
If you do not have the required qualifications for this apprenticeship then unfortunately your application will be rejected and you will not be contacted.
Training you'll get
This is a Motorcycle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Robert Bosch Ltd.
Off the job training is enabled in the workplace and is also delivered on a block release basis at the Training Centre in Doncaster.
This means your residential based training will be delivered away from home and you will be required to stay in a hotel for separate training blocks over the 3 year duration of the course.
All associated costs for training are met by the employer/the programme and there will be no cost to yourself/your parents or guardians. Support will be provided by the workplace mentor and by your dedicated trainer.
Your programme of study will enable you to have the required knowledge, skills & behaviours to achieve your:
- Motorcycle Technician (Service and Maintenance) Level 3 Apprenticeship standard
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
