Motor Vehicle Apprentice

Summary

Our Apprentice Vehicle Technician is currently undergoing structured training that combines workshop experience with formal classroom learning. In this role, they assist our qualified technicians with routine vehicle servicing and repair work, while gaining a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 an hour for 1st year then goes to National Minimum Wage for age.

Training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8:30-17:30 Friday 9:00 - 16:00

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

3 years

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

Apprentice Vehicle Technician – Key Duties:

Assisting with Vehicle Servicing:
Helping qualified technicians with routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, and tyre checks.
Carrying Out Basic Repairs:
Supporting repairs on brakes, exhausts, steering, suspension, and other mechanical components under supervision.
Diagnosing Faults:
Learning how to use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
Using Tools and Equipment:
Safely handling hand tools, lifting equipment, and electronic diagnostic devices.
Workshop Support:
Keeping the work area clean and organized, disposing of waste properly, and following health and safety procedures.
Learning and Development:
Attending off-the-job training or college as part of the apprenticeship program to build theoretical knowledge
Completing coursework, assessments, and recording progress in a logbook or training portfolio.
Customer Service Support (Occasionally):
Observing or assisting with customer interactions, such as explaining repairs or booking services.
Following Instructions:
Listening to and carrying out tasks assigned by supervisors or senior technicians accurately and responsibly.
Inspecting Vehicles:
Conducting basic vehicle checks and identifying any obvious issues to report to a supervisor.
Adhering to Safety Standards:
Following workshop safety rules, wearing appropriate PPE, and learning safe working practices.

These duties evolve over time as the apprentice gains more skills and confidence.

Where you'll work

LRC 4x 4 Ltd Buxton Road
Buglawton
Congleton
CW12 2DW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Your training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

This apprenticeship is 1 day per week day release to Macclesfield College. Working towards a Level 3 Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C+)
Maths (grade 4/C+)

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
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Physical fitness

About this company

LRC 4x4 Limited is one of the UK's largest Independent Land Rover Specialists and provides a complete Sales and Service package to it's Customers. The Gibbins family has owned and operated LRC for over 40 years and has built a first class reputation in supplying quality used Land Rovers of all types to thousands of Customers throughout the UK.

https://www.lrc4x4.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625410000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320606.

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