Apprentice mechanic at 32!?

Due to a recent move I've been flogging the e36 with 700 miles a week to work and back these days and banging out the CV's. Now after months of searching my ideal job has come up. I really DON'T want to fuck this up and really DO want to get the job.

A local dealership has advertised for a first year apprentice. I'm aware of the wages and time involved etc but it's honestly what I would love to do. I have no "formal" experience but it's what I want to do.

I'd ideally like to drop and have a chat but I'm working for the next 10 days straight. Best tact to take?

How does someone land a job like this? And especially at my age!? :surprised:

Anyone?

I don't have any answers for you but it is something that I thought about recently. I'm 32 as well, and I'd love to work with cars as a full time job. It would be great to love your job.

Rumour has it all new Solas (new name for FAS) apprentices won't be paid off the job anymore. I'm clear as I'm technically a FAS apprentice, so they're paying me now.

Also the fees for exams have gone through the roof - €600 increase from €233 to €833 for phases 4 & 6 and I think they're charging for phase 2 which was always free.

Just a heads up as first year wage is €190ish

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Originally Posted by TheRev

Just a heads up as first year wage is €190ish

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700 miles a week takes up a fair chunk too lad but thanks for the info. Would be wicked hard for people to complete the whole thing then as a result if they change it to that!

Indeed it would but I say go for it man, I hunted high and low for an apprenticeship but couldn't get one and if I got offered one today, id start tomorrow. Fuck the wages, apply for FIS and that would help. Its only 4 years too, and it sounds like a long time but it'll fly in.

What would be a good few phrases to bang into an application letter lads?

A lot of garages just take on apprentices for the cheap labour and let them off again at the end of their time so be aware of that before you sign up. Not saying there arnt other opportunities but if your counting on staying put there it's something to think about.

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Originally Posted by Smokey Bear

A lot of garages just take on apprentices for the cheap labour and let them off again at the end of their time so be aware of that before you sign up. Not saying there arnt other opportunities but if your counting on staying put there it's something to think about.

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Very much agreed.

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Originally Posted by Venom

What would be a good few phrases to bang into an application letter lads?

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Like old porn stars, I am not actuwlly classed as old, I'm mature

I dont steal big expensive things, just the small stuff.

Although I may come across shy after my 10am Vodka and Redbull double, I really come into myself.

As long as you know where they keep the "long stand " "glass hammer "and the correct use of a" sky hook " youl get on the finest. On.a serious note go for it. Its never too late to make the right decision but there's always plenty of time for what ifs , if the garage is a decent one they may give a trial to see if it's for you before you commit to the full term all things going well that is.

I'm struggling with what to put in the app letter to get me an interview cos the cv wont make a blind bit of difference with no formal experience.

Call in and talk to them?

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Originally Posted by Smokey Bear

Call in and talk to them?

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Yeah I'd like to but am flat out with work for 9 days

I was going to say call in. Firstly your going to separate yourself from other applicants by putting a face to the application form . It shows your interested to find out about the position even before you apply. By talking to them you will get ideas on what to put on application form and when it comes to interviews you will have an idea of the type of individual their looking for and answer their questions accordingly. On a side the company I work for take on approx 30 apprentices a year and generally speaking the more mature ones are streets ahead of the younger ones. I know your busy but if you can make the time go see them.

If you have little to no experience in the field, a CV showing consistant hard work - other achievements/qualifications and a good long run of employment will stand to you. The last thing an employer will want is a young fella just out of school, not used to a wage and out on the beer all the time with his new riches

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