Apprentice Technician
P. BREADING MOTOR SERVICES LTD
STAR LANE (SS3 0FF)
Closes on Monday 25 August 2025
Posted on 21 July 2025
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Summary
Kickstart your career as an Apprentice Mechanic! Learn hands-on with expert technicians, gain valuable industry skills, and earn while you learn. Ideal for car enthusiasts eager to grow in a fast-paced garage environment. No experience needed— just passion and drive. Apply now and start building your future in automotive excellence!
- Wage
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£17,955 a year
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8:30am– 5:30pm
30 mins for morning break– 10am– 10:30am
30 mins for lunch– 1pm– 1:30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 2 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 3 months
- Positions available
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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
As an Apprentice Mechanic, you’ll be part of a busy, supportive garage team, learning new skills every day. Your week will be varied and hands-on, helping real customers and working on a wide range of vehicles.
Typical tasks include:
- Assisting with routine servicing and vehicle inspections
- Learning how to diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical faults
- Using tools and equipment to carry out repairs under supervision
You'll also be supported with training towards a recognised qualification while gaining practical, on-the-job experience. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow!
Where you'll work
UNIT 7
34 STAR LANE
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
STAR LANE
SS3 0FF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
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.
Training schedule
- Full Motor Vehicle Level 3
- 4 days with employer and 1 day at our Stephenson Road Campus in Leigh-On-Sea
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Good timekeeping
- Basic computer skills
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
No experience is required, just a genuine interest in mechanics and a commitment to building a career in the motor industry.
About this employer
P Breading Motor Services is a garage based in Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea. Founded in the early 2000s, we specialise in German vehicle servicing and repairs, using all the latest modern diagnostic tools. We run a professional and high-quality setup, keeping our customers satisfied and our employees supported, valued, and proud to be part of a trusted, forward-thinking team.
After this apprenticeship
At the end of the apprenticeship, the candidate can expect:
- A nationally recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance and repair
- Hands-on experience working with skilled technicians in a real garage environment
- Improved confidence and competence with tools, diagnostics, and customer service
- The potential for full-time employment with us upon successful completion
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities, such as progressing to a Level 3 qualification or specialist roles
We’re committed to supporting dedicated apprentices into long-term careers in the automotive industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Diane Ridgley
diane.ridgley@southessex.ac.uk
07855701273
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332813.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 25 August 2025
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