Summary "Rev Up Your Future—Become an Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic Today!" Under the supervision of experienced mechanics, you will gain hands-on experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining cars and light commercial vehicles. The apprenticeship will combine practical work with theory, you will gradually develop the competency needed. Wage £16,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Autocare technician (level 2) Hours Details of working week For example, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends. Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm Saturdays on a rota basis. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 8 September 2025 Duration 2 years 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Duties will include: Carry out inspections of cars, car-derived vans and light goods vehicles, including electric vehicles, for basic routine maintenance. Inspect, remove and replace components on various vehicle systems. Maintain stock levels and undertake replenishment activities when stock deliveries are received. Use a range of specialist tools, measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment. Comply with environmental and health, and safety regulations and procedures. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment. Organise your work, meeting deadlines and scheduling tasks appropriately. Liaising with customers and other members of staff to provide an excellent level of customer service. Where you'll work HANDLEMAKER ROAD FROME BA11 4RW Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider BATH COLLEGE Training course Autocare technician (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards. Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity. Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage. Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability. Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment. Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems. Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles. Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles. Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance. Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair. Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes. Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle. Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation. Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing. Apply team working principles. Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance. Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security. Complete and record learning and development activities. Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts. Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards. Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity. Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage. Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability. Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment. Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems. Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles. Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles. Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance. Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair. Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes. Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle. Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation. Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing. Apply team working principles. Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance. Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security. Complete and record learning and development activities. Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts. Training schedule The apprentice will need to attend college one day per week, term time only, at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock. Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4/C above) Maths (grade 4/C above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Patience About this employer Treads Vehicle Services Limited was established over a decade ago and is now owned by Hannah North and Jack Wheeler. It’s one of the most trusted and reliable independent garages in Frome, At Treads Vehicle Services, we cover all aspects of car care. https://treadsvehicleservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship On successful completion of the apprenticeship you may be able to undertake the level 3 apprenticeship and continue your career progression with our business. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: BATH COLLEGE Laura Joy laura.joy@bathcollege.ac.uk 01225328752 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336992.