Apprentice Technician

Vertu Motors plc; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising with length of

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Job summary

Vertu Vauxhall Harrogate is recruiting an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician to join a busy, customer‑facing workshop. The role offers hands‑on training across maintenance and repair tasks on a range of cars, with progression opportunities within the Vertu Motors group.

Your training includes a Manufacturer‑accredited Level 3 qualification at a dedicated centre, with blocks of study and occasional overnight stays. Great for someone passionate about cars and eager to develop practical skills.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Maths/English and a second subject (Grade 4/C or above).
• Passion for the motor industry and willingness to learn.
• Team player with attention to detail and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair work on customer vehicles.
• Perform visual inspections and complete required documentation.
• Work with System Technicians on complex diagnostics and repairs.

Education

GCSE Maths/English and a second subject

Job description

Vertu Vauxhall Harrogate

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician to join our busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing, enthusiastic person to join the team. What we are looking for is somebody with a passion for cars.

The successful applicant will get the amazing opportunity to develop their own skills in all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair work, whilst working on some fantastic cars!

You will be working in a Passenger Car workshop within a busy team environment, constantly representing the brand and its values by exceeding our customers expectations and delivering an unparalleled level of service and quality.

What is the role of an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician?

You will be carrying out maintenance and repair work, visual inspections to customer vehicles. This will include completion of relevant documentation and working with System Technicians on more complex and extensive diagnostic and repair tasks.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. You must have a passion and interest in the motor industry, be a team player, have meticulous attention to detail and a dedicated and motivated mentality.

What Qualifications do you need?

• You must have a GCSE or equivalent in Maths/English and one other (Grade 4/C or above)

What training will you receive?

• All of our apprentices undertake a Manufacturer accredited qualification up to a Level 3 in Automotive Repair.
• Our training is held at the relevant Manufacturer training center and will involve blocks of 1 weeks attendance per module. This will involve overnight stays.

By applying for this role, you agree to us sharing your personal information withe the Manufacturing Partner who will undertake your apprenticeship.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity