Motofix, one of the UK’s leading independent regional Vehicle Accident Repair and Bodyshop groups is proud to be working in partnership with Bridgwater & Taunton College to deliver its apprenticeship programme. The South and Southwest based company are a premier vehicle repair specialist who pride themselves in providing excellent experiences for their customers. With 24 manufacturers approvals and all their centres holding the British Standards Kitemark accreditation BS10125, they have committed substantial investment to superior processes, compliance, training and technology and are always trying to improve their capability to stand out within the industry. Motofix value and invest in their teams encourages progression within the company developing a career plan with individual progression routes for all staff. They are providing training at all levels from apprentices to senior management personnel. They chose to work with Bridgwater & Taunton College to deliver their Auto Repair Technician Apprenticeship programme due to the college’s excellent reputation, high-quality programmes, fantastic facilities and super supportive team.

Christopher Hamlett – Head of Learning and Development at the company said of the partnership

In choosing a training provider it was important to find a partner who had the same passion for the delivery of the automotive apprenticeship standards and who is able to be flexible and adaptable in their approach. Bridgwater & Taunton College have demonstrated they value our business and fully understand our needs adapting and developing programmes that support company requirements

He added:

It was important to choose a training provider with an excellent quality track record and state-of-the-art facilities capable of meeting the standards of current industry practice. Bridgwater & Taunton College provision has a reputation for ‘outstanding’ delivery and provides a great all-round experience for the Motofix team

Motofix has a great track record of apprenticeships in the organisation and one that aligns to Bridgwater & Taunton College. They, like the college, have senior members of staff who progressed through apprenticeships themselves and truly understand the value in investing in their people, giving young people a chance and growing their own talent. Alongside their apprenticeship, spanning across their organisation, they also support trainees, work experience opportunities with schools and assist more recently supporting placing apprentices who have lost their jobs in some case due to Covid-19.

One reason why your business loves apprenticeships?

Apprentices are the future of our industry and employing them provides the means to mould them into technicians meeting the needs of the business.

One piece of advice you would give to a potential apprenticeship applicant.

Apprenticeship applicants should demonstrate the passion for learning, a thirst for knowledge and ability in working with cars.

Liz Redwood – Head of Employer Relations at Bridgwater & Taunton College said

We are proud to work in partnership with Motofix, a like-minded organisation who value apprenticeships and are passionate about offering such fantastic career opportunities in this sector

Motofix offers its customers a wide range of services including:

• Free collection/delivery
• Free online estimates
• Courtesy cars (Inc. 5drs)
• Same day repair, Fix2Go
• Aluminium repair
• Hybrid & electric vehicle repairs
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Car & light commercial vehicle repair

Motofix website motofix-arc.co.uk