JCB Van Centre Crawley Service Technician Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive training company in Crawley is seeking an enthusiastic Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with traditional and modern vehicle technologies while building essential life skills. Successful candidates will complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship and receive brand-specific certifications. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in their hiring processes, ensuring an equitable workplace for everyone.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades in core subjects required.
• Interest in vehicle engineering is essential.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Logic and problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right 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 centres 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.

Training

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face‑to‑face block release weeks at our state‑of‑the‑art training centre. Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e‑learning, classroom learning and practical application. In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.

On Successful Completion

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
• Brand specific certifications
• Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales: Framework
• Level 2, progressing to Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (VRQ)
• Level 2, progressing to Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (VCQ)
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
• Brand specific certifications

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)

Personal Qualities & Desired Skills

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service
• Interest in vehicle engineering
• Logic and problem solving
• Attention to detail and commitment to the three‑year training programme
• Passion for the industry and the brand

Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

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.

Important Dates

The closing date for this vacancy is 21/12/2025 and interviews are expected to be held week commencing 02/02/2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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.