Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Marshall Motor Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Worcester is seeking candidates for a Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship. The programme lasts 36 months and includes hands-on work at the dealership combined with off-site training. Responsibilities include assisting qualified technicians, performing diagnostics, and providing excellent customer service. The starting salary is £15,704, with potential salary increases upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible.
• Ability to travel to Nottingham for training weeks.
• Must work 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified Technicians to repair and service vehicles.
• Perform diagnostics and complete a wide range of technical duties.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain workshop housekeeping.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Customer service

Technical repair skills

Education

Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Training sequence for a Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship at Level 3, with related study toward Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills if not already held. The programme lasts 36 months and includes hands-on work at the dealership and dedicated off-site training weeks.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified Technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
• Produce estimates
• Carry out diagnostics using a range of diagnostic equipment
• Complete warranty work
• Assist with MOTs on vehicles
• Carry out a wide range of technical duties and maintain workshop housekeeping
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the workshop; segregate waste for disposal or recycling and comply with environmental legislation
• Demonstrate safety awareness and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage
• Perform fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle
• Obtain and interpret diagnostic and repair information, using electrical wiring diagrams and various diagnostic tools
• Follow recognised diagnostic and repair procedures to identify faults and complete a wide range of repairs
• Test the function of repaired and fitted components and complete workplace documentation
• Use ICT to create emails, documents and perform web-based searches
• Inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer

Apprenticeship Details

• Candidates will work toward achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3
• Study toward Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills if not already held
• The programme lasts 36 months and is supported by EMTEC Colleges
• Travel to EMTEC's training centre in Nottingham for 24 weeks of skills training
• Regular visits from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors to observe evidence in the workplace
• Assessment includes ongoing soft skills and behaviours, knowledge tests, and practical skills tests across Gateway 1 and 2, culminating in a synoptic assessment (Logbook, Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test and Skills Test)
• Qualifications achieved upon completion include:
  • Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (ST0033/AP03) Standard
  • Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF
  • Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QCF
  • Certified Hyundai courses

Programme Requirements

• The candidate must be available to start as soon as possible and travel to the workplace as required
• Must be able to attend block release training weeks in Nottingham
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (1 hour lunch). 40 hours per week
• Starting salary: £15,704 for the first year, with potential increases depending on age
• National Minimum Wage/apprentice rates apply as appropriate; first-year limits and age bands apply
• The apprenticeship can be followed by a permanent position on completion and opportunities to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester
• On completion, typical salary range for a Light Vehicle Technician is £24k–£27k, with experienced technicians earning up to £33k

Note: Some wording in the original description has been clarified and consolidated to remove duplication while preserving the content and context of the apprenticeship and role.