Fish Bros SEAT Swindon Service Technician Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive training provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice to join their team. The ideal candidate will have GCSE qualifications in English, Maths, and Science. Duties include diagnosing vehicle faults and performing repairs. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to work with various products and lays the foundation for a rewarding career in vehicle engineering. Outstanding candidates can expect excellent earning potential and career advancement post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths, and Science required.
• Predicted grades accepted for application.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Follow checklists for vehicle inspections.
• Carry out maintenance of electronic systems.
• Undertake repair and maintenance of vehicle parts.

Skills

Logic and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Education

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) in English, Maths, Science

Scottish National 5 Grades A-C in English, Maths and a Science or Technical subject

Job description

Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From first‑time fixes to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty. Every day is different within the Service department. As a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include:

• Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
• Carrying out bumper‑to‑bumper overview, service, and inspection.
• Maintenance of electronic systems including on‑board entertainment systems.
• Undertaking repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
• Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centre’s records.
• Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading‑edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long‑term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

Qualifications required

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science. In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A‑C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject.

‘Equivalent’ grades include:

• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Personal qualities

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this three‑year training programme. We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service
• Interest in vehicle engineering

Things to consider

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11th February 2025. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.

The closing date for this vacancy is 19th January 2026 and interviews are expected to be held week 2nd February 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Application instructions

In order to be considered for this role, you are required to complete an online application via the link listed. Your online application will be forwarded to our specialist recruitment team. If you are successful in your application, they will talk to you directly and guide you through the next stages of application.