Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Light Vehicle)

Summary

Join our team as an Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician and turn your passion for cars into a rewarding career! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work on exciting vehicles and earn a nationally recognised qualification. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn in a fast-paced workshop, we want to hear from you!

Wage

£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday. May work weekends.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Carry out routine servicing and maintenance checks on light vehicles.
Assist with diagnostics and repairs of mechanical and electrical faults.
Complete vehicle health checks and relevant service documentation.
Work alongside qualified technicians to learn advanced repair techniques.
Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and maintained properly.

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

56-61 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DR
23 Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

CALEX UK LTD

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

The apprentice will receive a combination of on-the-job training at our workshop and off-the-job training at the Ford approved training centre.

Training will take place in blocks of one week at a time at the manufacturer’s training facility, which may require overnight stays.

While at work, the apprentice will learn alongside qualified technicians, gaining hands-on experience and support.

Training sessions are scheduled throughout the year, typically every 6–8 weeks, depending on the programme structure.

This blended approach ensures strong technical skills, practical experience, and industry-recognised qualifications.

Requirements

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Haynes Bros. Ltd. is a long-established and respected name in the motor industry, with a proud heritage dating back to 1790. Based in the South East of England, we are a trusted dealer for a range of automotive brands and have built our reputation on delivering exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, and strong community values. We offer a professional and supportive working environment, with a strong focus on training, development, and career progression. Our experienced team is passionate about the automotive industry, and we are committed to helping the next generation of technicians build successful and rewarding careers. Joining Haynes Bros. Ltd. means becoming part of a company that values people, quality, and excellence in everything we do.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there are several exciting career progression routes available, including:

Qualified Light Vehicle Technician, with opportunities to specialise in diagnostics, electrical systems, or hybrid/electric vehicles.
Senior Technician or Master Technician roles with increased responsibility and technical expertise.
Workshop Controller, Service Advisor, or Aftersales Manager, for those interested in leadership or customer-facing roles.

Further training and development through the manufacturer’s training programmes, leading to industry-recognised advanced qualifications.
This apprenticeship is a solid foundation for a long-term career in the motor industry.

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