Light Motor Vehicle Apprentice

NationWide LPG

WEST MIDLANDS (WV13 2PY)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 March 2026


Summary

Nationwide LPG based in Willenhall have an amazing opportunity for an apprentice to join them to work alongside experienced mechanics while completing a Light Motor Vehicle Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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A salary increase will be discussed after completion of the apprenticeship.

Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 6.00pm. 30 minute Lunch Break. 10 minute Breaks.

35 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 2 April 2026

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

  • Oil changes and tyres and exhausts
  • Assisting mechanics with all tasks on motor vehicle repair and service
  • General repairs
  • Computerised diagnostics
  • General cleanliness and maintenance of workshop as required by your supervising manager
  • Assisting mechanics with all tasks on motor vehicle repairing service

Where you'll work

UNIT 12
OWEN ROAD
WILLENHALL
WEST MIDLANDS
WV13 2PY

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Good Time Keeping. 

Willing to Observe and Learn.

 

About this employer

With over 15 years of experience in providing top-quality mechanical services for cars, our team of experienced mechanics has the knowledge and expertise to keep your vehicle running smoothly and reliably. We use the latest diagnostic equipment and high-quality parts to ensure that your car is in the best condition possible, whether you need routine maintenance or major repairs. From oil changes to engine overhauls, you can trust us to keep your car performing at its best. 

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After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of a Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified technician, which serves as a foundation for a long-term career with various progression routes

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Nova Training

apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019432.

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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:59pm)