Service Technician Apprenticeship - Invicta Motors FCA Preston
CAMBRIA AUTOMOBILES (SOUTH EAST) LIMITED
Preston (PR2 2YQ)
Closes in 29 days (Monday 9 February 2026)
Posted on 8 January 2026
Contents
Summary
This Apprenticeship Programme is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career with Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automaker and mobility tech companies. We’re looking for a highly motivated candidate to become a qualified Service Technician and develop a long-term career with an ambitious brand.
- 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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Monday- Friday, between 8.30am- 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 February 2026
- 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
The role of a Vehicle Service Technician is to maintain, service and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard.
Service Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.
The role will vary by employer based upon the specific needs of the location, but the position typically involves:
- Servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts
- Developing an understanding of workshop equipment
- Advising the service receptionists about required repairs
- Producing time estimates
- Maintaining repair and service records
Where you'll work
Port Way
Ashton-On-Ribble
Preston
PR2 2YQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CALEX UK LTD
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
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (light vehicle)
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The programme lasts for at least 36 months (3 years) and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification
- All of our apprentices are employed through the Dealer Network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art Training Centre in Coventry
- Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules
- Your development is supported through your apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry. This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding Dealer Network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme
- Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
Please ensure you have copies of your GCSE, Scottish National, and Functional Skills certificates, as we may request to see them during the application process.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this employer
For over a century, Invicta has helped people enjoy better motoring - combining trusted, local teams with a forward-looking approach to new technology and modern ownership. Founded in Canterbury in 1923, Invicta has grown from its earliest workshop roots into a multi-site dealer group representing a range of leading marques across the UK.
After this apprenticeship
- There are lots of opportunities within our expanding Dealer Network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CALEX UK LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007557.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Monday 9 February 2026)
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