Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice - Canterbury Van Centre

The Apprenticeship Guide; Broad Oak; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Canterbury seeks a Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice. In this role, you will learn vehicle diagnostics, repair services, and customer interaction skills. Candidates should have GCSEs in key subjects and an eagerness to develop in a technical environment, which offers great career prospects post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and hardworking.
• Commitment to completing the training programme.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing parts and systems for functionality.
• Carrying out vehicle service and inspection.
• Repairing and maintaining vehicle parts.

Skills

Logic and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C) in English, Maths and Science

Job description

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice – Canterbury Van Centre

Location: Canterbury

Apprenticeship - Level 3 • Salary: £302 a week • Closing date: 6th November 2025

Job Ref: 12640

Programme and training details will be delivered by Inspiro Learning, with a mix of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face weekly blocks at our state-of-the-art training centre. In the workplace, a dedicated mentor will support ongoing learning as you apply skills gained through remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre. This is a fully rounded training experience where you will gain apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

The apprentice will join the Service department and help deliver right-first-time fixes and excellent customer service. Duties will include the following responsibilities:

• Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct functioning.
• Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
• Carrying out bumper-to-bumper overview, service, and inspection.
• Maintenance of electronic systems including on-board entertainment systems.
• Repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes and suspension.
• Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for customers and centre records.
• Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electric engines, gaining varied technical training across heritage vehicles and modern technology.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team for a long-term career with excellent earning and progression opportunities upon completing the apprenticeship.

What you will learn and training:

• Three-year Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle).
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling.
• Brand-specific certifications.
• Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales frameworks with additional Level 2/Level 3 diplomas and brand certifications as applicable.

Desired Skills

• Logic and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to completing the training programme.

About the employer

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers with brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The network spans the UK and offers a wide range of career opportunities. After completion, many apprentices progress to roles such as team leaders, managers, or positions at Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Minimum Entry Requirements

GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C) in English, Maths and Science. In Scotland, Scottish National 5 Grades A–C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. “Equivalent” grades include BTEC diplomas/certs, OCR Nationals, Key Skills Level 2, NVQs, Essential Skills (Wales), Functional Skills Level 2, Core Skills (Scotland). Predicted grades can be considered with conditional offers possible.

Please Note

As part of our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion commitment, applications may be anonymised in the recruitment system. The government guidance on English and Maths changed on 11 February 2025; the advertised entry grade criteria still applies. The closing date is 6th November 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

How to apply: Please do not contact the retailer directly. Inspiro Learning handles the full recruitment process. Due to high application volumes, responses may be delayed. If you progress to the next step, you will be contacted. If you do not hear back on a vacancy, you may submit another application for another opportunity.

Job Ref: 12640

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