Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Evans Halshaw Vauxhall; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Halshaw Vauxhall is offering a Vehicle Technician Apprentice role that blends hands-on dealership experience with structured training to achieve the IMI Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance. You'll be mentored by an experienced technician to become fully qualified.

You will learn to service and diagnose vehicles, repair parts, perform inspections, and maintain service records. The apprenticeship lasts three years, with CALEX UK LTD as the training provider, and a

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE Maths, English and Science.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service vehicles and perform maintenance following instructions.
• Diagnose, repair and replace vehicle parts and components.
• Carry out vehicle checks and inspections.
• Produce time estimates for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain repair and service records on the in-house system and for customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths, English and Science

Job description

Introduction

As a Vehicle Technician Apprentice, you'll combine hands-on experience in our dealerships with structured training and the support of an experienced mentor. You'll work towards achieving an IMI Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance, setting you up to become a fully qualified Vehicle Technician.

About the Employer

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.

What You'll Do

• Learning to service vehicles, checking and maintaining them following clear instructions
• Learning to diagnose, repair and replace vehicle parts and components
• Carry out vehicle checks and inspections
• Produce time estimates for repairs and maintenance to vehicles
• Maintain repair and service records on the in-house computer system and for customers

Training Outcome

Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Lithia UK. Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:

• Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians
• Service Team Leader
• Service Manager
• After Sales Manager

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths, English and Science - 4

Course Information

Course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday, weekend work may be required.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: CALEX UK LTD