Service Technician Apprenticeship

Barretts; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Barretts is looking for a passionate Service Technician Apprentice to join their prestigious Jaguar Land Rover Aftersales Workshop in Canterbury. This 3-year apprenticeship offers comprehensive training in vehicle servicing and maintenance, along with industry-leading benefits such as annual holiday, advanced training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

32 days annual holiday

Welcome pack & company induction

Discounted servicing & parts

Industry-leading training including Electrification

Biannual Barretts Summer Ball

State-of-the-art working environment

Paperless environment with electronic resources

Qualifications

• Applicants should have predicted GCSE grades of A-C in relevant subjects.
• Aged 16 or over (17 for commercial roles).

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair work on Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.
• Attending JLR Academy for training.
• Working with mentors throughout the apprenticeship.

Skills

Customer service skills

Technical repairs

Education

GCSEs A-C (or 9-4) in English, Maths, and two other subjects

Job description

Service Technician Apprenticeship, Land Rover, Canterbury

We are currently recruiting for a new Service Technician Apprentice to join our Aftersales Workshop in Canterbury. You will be enrolled on a Jaguar Land Rover Apprentice Scheme for 3 years, during which you will learn and work on vehicles, carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repair work on Jaguar Land Rover's prestige models.

This is an excellent opportunity for young persons passionate about the motor trade, especially those interested in vehicle technical repairs, to join the expanding Jaguar Land Rover brands.

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)
• JLR-specific certifications

This apprenticeship emphasizes retail environment skills and high customer service standards. You will attend the JLR Academy regularly for training and will be supported by mentors throughout.

Applicants should have or demonstrate predicted GCSE grades of A-C (or 9-4) in English, Maths, and two other subjects, and be aged 16 or over (17 or over for commercial roles).

Applicants must register with the JLR Academy (Inspiro) to verify eligibility for the apprenticeship.

Company benefits include:

• 32 days annual holiday (including bank holidays)
• Welcome pack & company induction
• Discounted servicing & parts
• Industry-leading training including Electrification
• Biannual Barretts Summer Ball
• State-of-the-art working environment
• Paperless environment with electronic resources

Barretts, a family-owned business since 1902, has a rich history and a commitment to excellent customer service across Kent, combining traditional values with modern automotive technology.