Service Technician Apprenticeship - Group 1 Ford Wokingham

Inchcape; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive UK is offering a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3. You will train at our Daventry centre with block sessions and ongoing coaching to gain hands-on skills.

Starting 2026-12-08, wage £16,640 per year, 40 hours per week. The programme blends dealership work with training, opening opportunities to progress within our expanding network after completion.

Qualifications

• Communication skills are essential for coordinating with colleagues and customers.
• Good IT and computer literacy to handle digital records.
• Attention to detail for accurate service records and parts fitting.

Responsibilities

• Developing an understanding of workshop equipment.
• Advising the service receptionists about required repairs.
• Producing time estimates.
• Maintaining repair and service records.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Service technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.

The role will vary by the employer based upon the specific needs of the location, but the position typically involves:

• Developing an understanding of workshop equipment


• Advising the service receptionists about required repairs


• Producing time estimates


• Maintaining repair and service records

Training

• The programme lasts for at least 36 months (3 years) and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification


• All our apprentices are employed through the dealer network and attend weeklong block training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Daventry


• Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules


• Your development is supported through your apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry


• This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme


• Qualification: Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)


• Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation

What happens at the end

• There are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme

Skills

• Communication skills


• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Problem solving skills


• Analytical skills


• Team working

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4) - essential


• GCSE Maths (grade 4) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £16,640 a year


• Working week: Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 5.30pm.


• Hours: 40 hours per week


• Duration: 3 Years


• Start date: 2026-12-08


• Closing date: 2026-11-24


• Apprenticeship standard: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)


• Training provider: CALEX UK LTD

About the employer

Group 1 Automotive UK is one of the leading automotive retailer groups in the country, with a network of over 115 dealerships across the UK and more than 7,000 dedicated colleagues. We proudly represent over 21 world-renowned brands, including Audi, BMW, Citroën, CUPRA, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Kia, Leapmotor, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda, smart, Toyota and Volkswagen. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional customer experience at every one of our dealerships.