Marshall jlr bedford - service technician apprenticeship

Our apprenticeship is geared towards training the next generation of fully‑fledged Service Technicians/Mechanics.

Role Responsibilities

• Servicing vehicles—carrying out checks and maintenance according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
• Advising Service Receptionists about required repairs.
• Producing time estimates.
• Maintaining repair and service records.

Note: The Service Technician/Mechanic role varies slightly by employer based on specific needs at the location.

Training Provided

Training will be delivered through 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 Jaguar Land Rover Academy in Leamington Spa to complete their apprenticeship. All training‑related costs, including travel, accommodation, and meals, are fully covered.

In the workplace, a personal, dedicated mentor will support continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge gained through the remote sessions and at the Academy. This apprenticeship combines off‑job training with on‑job learning, supporting you every step of the way.

Qualifications Received

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842‑2006)
• JLR specific certifications

Future Prospects

There are many opportunities to develop your career within our expanding retail network. Your early development is carefully mapped through your apprenticeship journey with learning focused on achieving an industry‑recognised qualification. Embedded within your training are the JLR global training materials.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll undertake the JLR Level 2 assessment—a first step on the JLR internal learner journey. This lays the foundation for your future development within the network and our Learner Management System, guiding you through short, medium, and long‑term career paths.

Required Qualifications

• GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English, Maths and two other subjects.
• 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 and OCR Nationals.

Desired Skills

• A willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Engineering interest
• Quality focus
• Personal responsibility and resilience

We recognise the importance of identifying talented people to become the next generation of professional retail employees and help us achieve our ambitious growth plans. Join our highly successful retail apprenticeship programme.