Apprentice Vehicle Technician Level 3 - Suzuki - Corby
Close Motor Company
UK (NN17 1UX)
Closes on Sunday 14 December 2025
Posted on 5 November 2025
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Summary
Do you want to work on one of the automotive industries most diverse and exciting model ranges? As Suzuki strives for innovation that excites, our technicians are working on models at the leading edge of automotive design. We are looking for Apprentice Technicians that share our passion and belief for automotive technology and service excellence. A full UK driving license and a commute time of 30 minutes is preferable.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hours, between 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Saturday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 24 December 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
If cars are your passion then Suzuki will provide you with first class training on the very latest products and innovations, with dedicated Suzuki trainers who will help build knowledge and develop your skills.
This exciting opportunity has arisen at your local Suzuki Dealership where you will be required to learn all aspects of the job role.
Training will be provided both in the workplace and at the Suzuki Institute Centre of Excellence. All we ask is that you are committed to the Apprenticeship Programme for 3 years and have the passion and ambition to grow into a highly skilled Car Service Technician. You will also be required to have a grade 4 or above in maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.
Successful people are at the heart of Suzuki’s success so if you want to be a part of this then our Apprenticeship Programme is for you.
Where you'll work
7-11 High St, Old,
Corby
Northampton
UK
NN17 1UX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED
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
This is a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Robert Bosch Ltd. Off the job training is enabled in the workplace and is also delivered on a block release basis at the Training Centre in Doncaster. This means your residential based training will be delivered away from home and you will be required to stay in a hotel for separate training blocks over the 3 year duration of the course. All associated costs for training are met by the employer/the programme and there will be no cost to yourself/your parents or guardians. Support will be provided by the workplace mentor and by your dedicated trainer.
Your programme of study will enable you to have the required knowledge, skills & behaviours to achieve your: - Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 Apprenticeship standard.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
At Close Motor Company, we offer an extensive range of new Suzuki vehicles that blend style, performance, and reliability. Whether you're seeking a nimble hatchback like the Suzuki Swift, a spacious SUV like the Suzuki Vitara, or a versatile crossover like the Suzuki S-Cross, we have the perfect Suzuki model to suit your lifestyle and preferences.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349710.
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Closes on Sunday 14 December 2025
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