Apprentice Vehicle Technician
S F TEBBY & SONS
Avon Gorge Industrial Estate (BS11 9LQ)
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Posted on 14 May 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a new apprentice to join our team and train as a Light Vehicle Technician. At SF Tebby & Son, we have a strong history of developing apprentices, with some still working with us today. We offer the best of both worlds, combining the experience of both Main Dealer and Independent workshops.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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08.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 15 July 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
- You will be working directly with one of our highly skilled technicians in our team, we will pick the right mentor that will help guide and train you for your apprenticeship
- You will carry out a variety of repairs on vehicles that will help you get as much exposure as possible in preparation to becoming a fully qualified technician
- From general servicing to engine rebuilds… brake/suspension repairs to electrical diagnostics…. Air conditioning to 4-wheel alignment… we do it all so you will get to learn a huge array of skills
- You will be working in our brand new 4,500 sq ft high tech workshop that has all the latest equipment. EV & Hybrid ready
Where you'll work
Unit 11
Avon Gorge Industrial Estate
BS11 9LQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL 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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3
- Servicing and repairing light vehicles
- City of Bristol College (Parkway)
- Block Release
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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Supportive and Loyal
About this employer
We are a family run independent garage with over 50 years’ experience in the industry. Based in our brand new high tech workshop in Avonmouth we have a close knit team of highly skilled technicians. We work on a variety of vehicles from privately owned cars to fleets of light commercial vans, with an increasing demand for repairs on EVs & Hybrids.
http://Sftebbyandson.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Great working environment
- Company Uniform Provided
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- 33 Day holiday inc Bank holidays
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment & further training and development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Business Partnership Onboarding Team
apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
01173125250
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031489.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026