Job Reference & Details
* Job Ref: 13035
* Start date: 01/06/2026
* Pay: £8.00 per hour
* Location: Great North Rd, Hatfield AL9 5JN, UK
* Closing date: 24/03/2026
Group 1 SEAT Hatfield Service Technician Apprenticeship. The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right 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 to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
* Carry out bumper‑to‑bumper overview, service, and inspection.
* Maintain electronic systems, including on‑board entertainment systems.
* Undertake repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
* Complete legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centre records.
* Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading‑edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.
Training Provided
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.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training‑related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week that supports the development of resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
Qualifications Received
* Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
* Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
* Brand‑specific certifications
In Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales the framework includes:
* Level 2, progressing to Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (VRQ)
* Level 2, progressing to Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (VCQ)
* Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
* Brand‑specific certifications
Future Prospects
Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and have the opportunity to drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or have joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.
Qualifications Required
GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science.
In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A–C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject.
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 can offer conditional offers 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 three‑year training programme.
About
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
* Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
* Teamwork
* Strong communication
* Customer service
* Interest in vehicle engineering
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 11th February 2025. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.
The closing date for this vacancy is 24/03/2026 and interviews are expected to be held week commencing 15/03/2026. 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.
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