Vehicle Technician Apprentice

KENTFORD AUTOMOTIVE LTD

Newmarket (CB8 7PZ)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 19 September 2025)

Posted on 22 August 2025


Summary

We are an Independent workshop in Kentford, carrying out servicing, repairs, and MOTs on a variety of heavy & light commercial vehicles and cars. We are also a large 8-bay workshop.

Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday (8am-5pm).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 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

We are currently looking for a Enthusiastic, reliable and friendly Apprentice Vehicle Technician. You will be training to work on a wide range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and cars, together with other workshop duties as required.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Learn and assist in performing routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes, tyre fitting, filter replacements and fluid checks.
  • Observe and assist in diagnosing and repairing various automotive issues under the guidance of senior technicians.
  • Help with installation, repair, and replacement of automotive components, such as brakes, suspension systems, and exhaust systems.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly handled and stored.
  • Follow safety procedures and guidelines to minimise the risk of accidents or injuries in the workplace.
  • Assist in conducting basic vehicle inspections to identify potential problems or areas requiring attention.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Develop strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to diagnose complex automotive issues.

Where you'll work

Kentford Commercial, Phoenix Garage, Bury Road
Newmarket
CB8 7PZ

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

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

  • The learner will be studying the Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
  • Day release to West Suffolk College. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Some heavy lifting may be involved.

About this employer

Large independent workshop in Kentford. An MOT test centre, also providing service & repair of heavy and light commercial vehicles and cars.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to become a qualified vehicle technician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338612.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 19 September 2025)

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