Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprentice

BRENT CARS LIMITED

Bristol (BS11 9HW)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 18 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 July 2025

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Summary

As an RAC Approved Dealer, we adhere to strict RAC Approved Preparation Standards, which means we only employ the best. You'll be working alongside highly skilled technicians — learning from the best in the business.

Wage

£15,704 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, 8.00am - 5.00pm (1 hour break – 30 minutes for lunch and 2 x 15 minute breaks).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

  • Assist in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of used vehicles
  • Work alongside experienced technicians to carry out comprehensive vehicle inspections
  • Learn to identify wear and tear, safety issues, and potential mechanical problems to ensure each vehicle meets our quality and safety standards before being made available for sale
  • Learn how to diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical faults under supervision
  • Gain hands-on experience using diagnostic tools and software to detect faults in systems such as engines, brakes, suspension, lighting, and electronics
  • Receive guidance in troubleshooting issues and applying correct repair techniques under the mentorship of senior staff
  • Support the preparation of vehicles for resale, including servicing, MOT checks, and quality inspections
  • Participate in the full preparation cycle, from basic cleaning and fluid checks to more complex tasks like brake servicing and tyre replacements
  • Assist with pre-MOT inspections and help ensure vehicles are in roadworthy condition and ready for presentation to customers
  • Carry out basic repairs and routine maintenance tasks as directed by senior technicians
  • Perform essential maintenance activities such as oil changes, filter replacements, bulb and wiper changes, and battery checks. Develop skills in using tools and equipment safely and correctly while learning workshop best practices
  • Use diagnostic equipment and tools to identify issues and assist with repairs
  • Familiarise yourself with modern diagnostic scanners, hand tools, and workshop equipment. Support senior technicians in the repair process by preparing tools, reviewing diagnostic reports, and learning correct procedures for component testing and replacement
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in accordance with health and safety standards
  • Adhere to workshop safety protocols at all times. Take responsibility for keeping your workspace tidy, tools accounted for, and equipment in good condition. Participate in health and safety briefings and follow risk assessments as required

 

Where you'll work

Yara Trading Estate
St. Andrews Road, Avonmouth
Bristol
BS11 9HW

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF BRISTOL 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

  • Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3
  • Servicing and repairing light vehicles
  • City of Bristol College (Parkway)
  • Block Release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Uniform will be provided. Workshop environment. 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

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.

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment and further training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk

01173125250

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329128.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 18 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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