Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

CAVENDISH MOTOR CO LTD

ASHINGTON (NE63 0EN)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 1 May 2026)

Posted on 17 April 2026

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Summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join Cavendish Motor Co Ltd as an Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised Level 3 qualification in a supportive and professional garage environment.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

As an Apprentice, you will:

  • Assist experienced technicians with routine servicing and vehicle repairs
  • Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues using modern diagnostic equipment
  • Carry out basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tyre rotations, and brake inspections
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
  • Follow all health and safety procedures
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers

Where you'll work

1-2 CAVENDISH GARDENS
ASHINGTON
NE63 0EN

Training

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

Training provider

NCG

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

  • 4 days per week at Cavendish Motor 
  • 1 day per week at Newcastle College Automotive 

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Cavendish Motor Co Ltd is a well-established garage in Ashington, providing professional car servicing, MOT testing, and wheel alignment. We are committed to quality workmanship and excellent customer service, and we take pride in supporting the next generation of automotive technicians.

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to progress into a full-time position within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk

01912004849

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026997.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 1 May 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.