Summary
Taylor's Service Centre is looking for an Apprentice Vehicle Technician to join our team. You will be working within a professional garage / workshop environment alongside our experienced Vehicle Technicians.
Wage
£16,489.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 17.30. Friday, 08.00 - 17.00 (plus, any additional hours as required).
42 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 June 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
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
The Apprentice Vehicle Technician reports to their Mentor and the Workshop Manager. Duties and responsibilites to include but not limited to;
* Carry out Vehicle Health Checks (VHC’s) / inspections (to identify any mechanicalor electrical issues).
* Perform routine vehicle servicing tasks, including oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, tyre and brake replacement/fitting etc.
* Repairing or replacing worn or damaged parts.
* Performing any scheduled maintenance tasks according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
* Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
* Maintaining a safe and clean work environment and adheres to all company policies and regulations.
* Use of the in-house company computer system to accurately record all activity.
* Assist in all other workshop duties as and when it may be required.
* Attend any internal / external company training courses aimed at enhancing your skills and keeping up to date with industry changes / standards.
* Liaise with all departments in a courtesy and professional manner to ensure that the customer and the businesses interests always remain the main priority.
* Adhering to company manual handling procedures at all times.
* A strong desire to learn and develop technical skills.
* A commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
* The motivation to take on challenges and a problem-solving mindset.
* An understanding of the importance of customer service excellence.
* Ensuring that all work meets quality standards.
* Being part of a team and bringing a high attention to detail.
Meeting / exceeding all company goals, performance targets and objectives.
* To help create and maintain a positive and friendly working environment.
* Committed to a 2-3 year development programme.
Where you’ll work
UNITS 1 - 3
CHELMSFORD ROAD INDUSTRIAL E
GT DUNMOW
ESSEX
CM6 1XG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HARLOW COLLEGE
Your training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
* Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
* Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
* Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
* Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
* Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
* Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
* Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
* Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
* Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
* Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
* Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
* Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
* Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
* Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
* Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
* Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
* Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
* Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
* Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
* Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
* Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
* Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
* Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
* Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
Your training plan
Delivered at Harlow College, Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (light vehicle) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
The Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship addresses a wide range of skills essential for working in the industry.
General course core units (knowledge and skills and competence) include: health and safety in the motor industry, roles and responsibilities, workshop tools and equipment.
Technical units include: routine maintenance, engines, lubrication and cooling, fuel, ignition and air and exhaust, skills in engine units and components, electrical units, chassis systems, transmission system, inspecting using prescribed methods.
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade 3 or equivalent)
* Maths (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Self Motivated/Enthusiastic
* Good Time Keeping
* Professional attitude
Other requirements
● Limited public transport to place of work. ● Overtime. ● The apprentice will have to invest in buying their own tools. ● Working in a very busy automotive workshop with regular vehicle movements ● Working on your feet / standing up for the whole day ● Using automotive tools and equipment Personality Characteristics ● Motivated, enthusiastic and eager to embark on a career as an automotive technician. ● A genuine interest in automotive technology and in particular the JLR and German premium car brands ● A strong desire to learn and develop technical skills. ● The motivation to take on challenges and a problem-solving mindset. ● An understanding of the importance of customer service excellence. ● Committed ● Methodical ● Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines ● Self-motivated, enthusiastic, passionate. ● Strong communication skills ● Honest, reliable and personable ● Ability to make a positive impression ● Excellent time keeping ● Conscientious ● Welcomes personal responsibility Start dates are subject to change depending on finding the right candidate and course start dates.