Apprentice Technician

Beadles Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive repair company in Warrington is seeking a motivated Apprentice Technician to support experienced technicians in maintaining and repairing vehicles. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostics and repairs, ensuring quality standards, and documenting work accurately. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and relevant vocational training. This position offers a starting salary of £15,704 and a structured 3-year apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Carry out foundation tasks common to all service and repair procedures.
• Contribute to a safe working environment.
• Access information such as wiring diagrams and technical data.
• Use complex diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
• Remove, repair and replace components to the manufacturer's specification.
• Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical problem-solving techniques.
• Segregate waste for disposal or recycling while complying with environmental legislation.
• Demonstrate due regard for safety, minimizing risk of injury and vehicle damage.
• Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
• Test the function of repaired and fitted components.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team-working

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (grade C / 4 or above)

Level 2 functional skills in English & Maths

Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard

A certificate that meets the EU's 2014 F-gas regulation

Job description

As an Apprentice Technician, you will work alongside an experienced technician, maintaining and repairing customers' vehicles to very high industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self‑motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out foundation tasks common to all service and repair procedures
• Contributing to a safe working environment
• Accessing information such as wiring diagrams and technical data
• Using complex diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment
• Removing, repairing and replacing components to the manufacturer's specification
• Applying advanced diagnostic principles and logical problem‑solving techniques
• Segregating waste for disposal or recycling and complying with environmental legislation
• Demonstrating due regard for safety, minimizing risk of injury and vehicle damage
• Carrying out fundamental removal and replacement tasks on a vehicle
• Obtaining diagnostic and repair information
• Interpreting diagnostic information and using electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability
• Using a range of diagnostic equipment
• Following recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and applying advanced diagnostic principles to establish faults
• Reporting faults using company procedures and recommending suitable further actions
• Following recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs, including complex or in‑depth knowledge
• Testing the function of repaired and fitted components
• Adhering to business processes and completing documentation following workplace procedures
• Using ICT to create emails, word‑processing documents and carrying out web‑based searches
• Completing a range of services and inspecting and preparing a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade C / 4 or above)
• Level 2 functional skills in English & Maths (if required)
• Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (light vehicle) apprenticeship standard
• A certificate that meets the EU's 2014 F‑gas regulation
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team‑working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Training & Employment Details

• Salary: £15,704 for the first year, potentially increasing with age
• Work hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (may include Saturdays on a rota basis)
• Shift: 40 hours per week
• Start date: Monday 8 December 2025
• Apprenticeship duration: 3 years
• National minimum wage for apprentices applies
• Off‑the‑job training on a residential basis (schedule to be confirmed)