Volvo Cars Leatherhead Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vocational training provider in the UK is offering an apprenticeship for a Service Technician/Mechanic. The role focuses on diagnosing vehicle faults and servicing vehicles to ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent, with an enthusiasm for learning and teamwork. Training includes virtual classes and hands-on mentorship, leading to excellent career and earning opportunities upon completion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and commitment to completing the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Complete legible and accurate paperwork for customers.

Skills

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Education

GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C) in English and Maths or equivalent

Scottish National 5 Grades A–C in English and Maths

Job description

Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From first‑time fixes to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Follow checklists so that all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
• Carry out bumper‑to‑bumper overview, service and inspection.
• Maintain electronic systems including on‑board entertainment systems.
• Complete legible and accurate paperwork for customers and centre records.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Training

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face‑to‑face block release weeks at our state‑of‑the‑art training centre in Daventry. Our expert trainers will guide you through the programme using e‑learning, classroom learning and practical application. In the garage, your personal mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained.

Qualifications required

Minimum entry requirements:

• GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C) or equivalent in English and Maths.
• In Scotland: Scottish National 5 Grades A–C or above in English and Maths.
• Equivalent grades include:
  • BTEC first diplomas and certificates
  • OCR Nationals
  • Key Skills Level 2
  • NVQs
  • Essential Skills (Wales)
  • Functional Skills Level 2
  • Core Skills (Scotland)
• We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Personal qualities

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this apprenticeship programme.

Desired skills

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service
• Interest in vehicle engineering

Future prospects

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long‑term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

Things to consider

The latest information on the Apprentice National Minimum Wage can be found at https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions. As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills, and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11/02/25. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Employe by hsfgroup.co.uk. Employer website: www.hsfgroup.co.uk