Apprentice Light Vehicle Workshop Technician

ENGINEERINGUK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for aspiring vehicle technicians! Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician, where you'll gain hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing vehicles. This role offers a blend of on-the-job training and structured education, leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship. With a focus on personal development and a supportive environment, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career in the automotive industry. Enjoy attractive benefits, including discounts and flexible working arrangements, while contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Partnership discount after three months

Discounted cinema tickets

Discounted holidays at John Lewis Partnership hotels

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Passion for vehicles and understanding of maintenance.
• Ability to perform services, inspections, and repairs on vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified Technicians to learn vehicle maintenance.
• Diagnose complex faults using diagnostic equipment.

Skills

English and Maths GCSE Grade C or Level 4

Interest in the commercial vehicle/vehicle industry

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

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Apprentice Light Vehicle Workshop Technician

About the role

Do you have a passion for vehicles and want to understand how to maintain them? We have an exciting opportunity to become a Vehicle Technician Apprentice in John Lewis Partnership. Our Light Commercial Vehicle Technicians are vital to our logistics network. They ensure our shelves are stocked and our customers are satisfied. Technicians are encouraged to manage their own time and proactively maintain our Commercial Fleet.

You will gain the necessary qualifications and have the opportunity to secure a permanent Light Vehicle Technician role after your apprenticeship.

At a glance

This role is based at our Magna Park Vehicle Workshop in Milton Keynes.

This is a permanent position with a starting pay rate of £12.45 per hour. During the first year, you will work Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. From the second year, you will work flexibly across all shifts to gain comprehensive experience.

We are recruiting candidates to start in August 2025.

About the role

As an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician, you will work alongside qualified Technicians, learning to perform services, inspections, and repairs on vehicles. Tasks range from replacing simple parts to diagnosing complex faults using diagnostic equipment. You will work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills and a good understanding of vehicle systems.

For more details, see the attached job outline.

Apprenticeship Training

Training combines on-the-job learning and seven-week training blocks at S&B's Automotive Academy in Bristol. Apprentices will travel and stay in hotel accommodation paid for by the Partnership. Mentors will support you through progress monitoring via an electronic logbook. You will undergo annual Gateway Assessments until completion of the End Point Assessment. The apprenticeship lasts approximately 3 years, culminating in a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicles.

Essential skills required

• English and Maths GCSE Grade C or Level 4
• Interest in the commercial vehicle/vehicle industry

Benefits

• Partnership discount after three months: 25% in John Lewis & Partners, 20% in Waitrose & Partners, plus share discounts.
• Discounted cinema tickets and VIP experiences at the O2 arena.
• Discounted holidays at John Lewis Partnership hotels.
• Flexible working and focus on wellbeing, including parental leave policies.

Find out more about our benefits at: https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

About The Partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and shared ownership. Our purpose is to build a happier world through retail excellence, kindness, and respect.

Important notes:

• Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks.
• Apply early as roles may close if filled quickly.
• We support flexible working arrangements; discuss options with the hiring manager.