Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Stratstone; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive retailer as a Vehicle Technician Apprentice at Stratstone. This role offers a great opportunity to grow your career while receiving training and support to achieve an IMI Level 3 in Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance, alongside excellent benefits and a positive work environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra day off on your birthday

Paid days to volunteer

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Paid leave for family commitments

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for vehicles.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and diligently.
• Enthusiasm and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Learning to service vehicles by conducting checks and maintaining them.
• Acquiring skills to diagnose, repair, and replace vehicle parts.
• Maintaining records of repairs and services.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Instruction following

Enthusiasm

Education

Minimum grade C or Grade 4 in English and Maths

Job description

Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover Stockton

Apprentice salary with pension, critical illness pay, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals, and aftersales services.

Love cars? Have a passion for learning how things work?

If so, a career as a Mechanic / Technician might be the perfect fit for you!

Here at Lithia UK, we believe in growing and nurturing talent. As an Apprentice Technician / Mechanic with us, you'll receive support from a dedicated mentor and access to exclusive internal training opportunities, all aimed at helping you become the best version of yourself and progress as a technician.

An apprenticeship with Lithia UK offers a fantastic opportunity to pursue a career as a Vehicle Technician, with the goal of achieving an IMI Level 3 in Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance.

Your daily responsibilities as an Apprentice Technician / Mechanic include:

1. Learning to service vehicles by conducting checks and maintaining vehicles according to set guidelines.
2. Acquiring skills to diagnose, repair, and replace vehicle parts and components.
3. Producing time estimates for repairs and maintenance.
4. Maintaining records of repairs and services on our computer system and for customer reference.

Qualities we seek in an Apprentice Technician / Mechanic:

• A genuine passion for vehicles.
• The ability to follow instructions accurately and diligently.
• Enthusiasm.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Minimum grade C or Grade 4 in English and Maths.

At Lithia UK, we are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. As a team member, you'll enjoy excellent benefits, manufacturer training, and internal career development opportunities.

Life at Stratstone includes:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Industry-leading family leave policies.
• Paid days to volunteer.
• Recognition of long service milestones.
• Tailored training and career growth opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• High street discounts.
• Internal referral rewards.

Our growth is driven by our people. As a major automotive retailer, we’re passionate about transforming transportation and setting new standards in customer service. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun—guide us. Join us to be part of a team that embraces innovation, personal growth, and success. If you're ready to make an impact and drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.