Level 3 Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Summary

Looking for your next challenge? Bristol Auto Centre are hiring a Level 3 Vehicle Technician to join their busy, hard-working team. As an RAC Approved Dealer, they stick to high standards and only bring on the best. You’ll be working with experienced techs and picking up new skills along the way.

Wage

£17,274.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday: 8am-5:30pm Must work 1 Saturday every 4 weeks: 8am-1pm 1 hour break (30 minutes for lunch and 2x15 minute breaks)

43 hours 45 minutes 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

Routine Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing
You will gain hands-on experience performing essential maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid top-ups, brake inspections, tyre checks, and replacing worn parts
This foundation work is critical to keeping vehicles safe and running smoothly, and you’ll learn how to carry it out efficiently and accurately
Carrying Out MOTs Under Supervision
Under the guidance of experienced technicians, you’ll assist with MOT inspections to ensure vehicles meet legal safety and emissions standards
This will help you develop a detailed understanding of vehicle regulations and the skills needed to conduct thorough checks
Learning How to Diagnose Faults and Repair Mechanical and Electrical Components
You’ll be introduced to the diagnostic process, learning how to identify issues reported by customers or detected during inspections
This includes troubleshooting mechanical faults and electrical problems using both traditional methods and digital diagnostic tools, developing your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge
Working with the Latest Diagnostic Tools and Workshop Equipment
Modern vehicles rely on advanced technology. You’ll receive training on how to use up-to-date diagnostic software, electronic testers, and workshop machinery safely and effectively, preparing you to work in a professional automotive environment.
Understanding and Applying Health and Safety Procedures in a Busy Workshop.Safety is a top priority. You will learn essential health and safety practices, including how to handle tools and equipment safely, manage hazardous materials, maintain a tidy workspace, and adhere to workshop policies to protect yourself, your colleagues, and customers
Communicating with Customers and the Wider Team
Good communication is vital in a busy garage

You’ll develop skills to liaise professionally with customers, understanding their concerns and explaining work clearly.

You’ll also collaborate with colleagues from the service, sales, and preparation teams to ensure smooth workflows and a great customer experience.

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Carbase Aisecome Way, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 8NA
Carbase Auto Centre, Blackswarth Road, Bristol, BS5 8AU

Training

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

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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

You will be pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle, through Weston College
As part of this programme, you will attend Weston College once a week, for workshops
An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C and above)
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
Initiative
Confident
Hardworking
Reliable
Willing and eager to learn
Keen interest in automotive

Other requirements

A driving licence or learning to drive would be desirable One position is available at the Weston-Super-Mare branch and one at the Bristol branch. Please ensure you have looked into the commute, making sure it is do-able when applying.

About this company

Carbase are a family-owned business and over the past two decades have become the largest independent pre-owned dealership in the Southwest. With four Carbase locations, including Vanbase Bristol, and a dedicated team of over 200 staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work award and the People and Culture Award from Autotrader in 2023 and 2024.

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

Company benefits

• 31 day annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) • In-store discounts on car purchases and servicing • ‘Refer a friend’ scheme • Health and Wellbeing support via ‘Ben’ • Bike to work scheme • Access to ‘Money@Work’ • BHSF Health Cash plan

After this apprenticeship

The potential for full time employment and further training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Erin Allsworth

erin.allsworth@weston.ac.uk

01934411594

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325874.

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