Apprentice Vehicle Technician

AUTOGLEAM UK LTD; Staplegrove; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTOGLEAM UK LTD in Staplegrove is offering an apprenticeship to become a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) at Level 3. You'll learn from experienced mechanics, gain hands-on experience from simple servicing to more complex repairs, and develop practical skills in a busy workshop.

The program runs for up to 3 years, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, with Weston College of Further and Higher Education as the training provider.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical skills in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Morning setup and workshop readiness.
• Assisting with vehicle servicing and basic inspections.
• Support with brakes, tyres, and simple repairs.
• Learning diagnostic basics and using workshop tools.
• Observing and assisting with MOT preparation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer care

Problem solving

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Reliability

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

You'll learn from experienced mechanics, develop practical skills, use professional equipment and gain valuable industry knowledge. From simple servicing to more complex repairs, every day brings opportunities to learn, build confidence and start your career in the automotive industry.

About the Employer

A small, family-run garage that has been established for 16 years - providing MOT testing, vehicle servicing and repairs. With our MOT bay seeing an increased workload this year, we're looking for an apprentice to join our team and help with the day-to-day basics while learning from experienced mechanics. It's a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of the business, develop practical skills and build a career in the motor trade.

What You'll Do

• Morning setup - getting the workshop ready, checking tools / equipment and looking at the day's jobs
• Vehicle servicing - helping with oil and filter changes, air filters, spark plugs, fluid checks, and basic inspections
• Brakes and tyres - removing / refitting wheels, checking brake components, changing tyres and checking pressures
• Basic mechanical repairs - replacing things like bulbs, batteries, wiper blades, belts, hoses or other straightforward components.
• Diagnostics - learning to use diagnostic equipment, reading fault codes and helping the mechanic investigate problems
• Vehicle inspections - checking lights, tyres, fluid levels, suspension, steering and other components for faults or wear
• MOT preparation - preparing vehicles for MOTs and fixing issues that could cause a failure. You might also observe MOT testing
• Using workshop equipment - learning safe use of ramps, jacks, tyre machines, wheel balancers, diagnostic scanners and hand / power tools
• Cleaning and organisation - keeping your bay tidy, putting tools away, cleaning equipment and disposing of waste such as used oil correctly. Not glamorous, but very much part of garage life!
• Parts and stock - helping identify parts, checking deliveries and fetching parts from suppliers
• Customer-related work - help explain simple repairs to customers or speak with them when collecting / returning vehicles
• Learning from experienced mechanics - probably the most important part. You'll be watching, asking questions, practicing jobs and gradually being trusted with more responsibility

Training Outcome

The potential for full time employment and further training.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Reliable

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - Grade 4/C or above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION