Apprentice Vehicle Technician
MiD Engineering
WANTAGE (OX12 8NQ)
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026
Posted on 18 May 2026
Contents
Summary
One of the key reasons to join is the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience in a real workshop environment. Rather than learning only theory, apprentices are immersed in day-to-day engineering tasks, developing valuable technical skills that employers across the industry highly respect.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
A pay review system is in place
- Training course
- Autocare technician (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
- Assisting with routine vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs
- Learning to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
- Supporting restoration and rebuild projects on Land Rover vehicles
- Using workshop tools and equipment safely and correctly
- Carrying out basic tasks such as oil changes, brake checks, and tyre work
- Keeping the workshop clean, organised, and safe
- Following instructions from experienced engineers and supervisors
- Recording work completed and maintaining service records
- Learning and applying health and safety procedures at all times
- Developing technical skills through hands-on experience and training
Where you'll work
UNIT 4
ANGELDOWN FARM
WANTAGE
OX12 8NQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Training course
Autocare technician (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards.
- Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
- Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
- Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
- Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
- Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
- Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
- Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles.
- Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
- Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
- Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes.
- Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
- Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
- Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing.
- Apply team working principles.
- Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Complete and record learning and development activities.
- Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.
- Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards.
- Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
- Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
- Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
- Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
- Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
- Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
- Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles.
- Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
- Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
- Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes.
- Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
- Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
- Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing.
- Apply team working principles.
- Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Complete and record learning and development activities.
- Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.
Training schedule
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 18 months)
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
- Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 605 hours of off-the-job training during their
apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
- Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge assessment
- Practical observation
- Professional discussion
More training information
Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early.
Apprenticeship Onboarding Session and Eligibility Checks:
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon & Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete some eligibility checks. This will consist of a series of initial assessments and an interview with the team. There will be the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and for any questions you might have. You may also be required to attend an Apprenticeship Onboarding Session at Witney, Abingdon or Bicester campus.
This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.
As a new apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.
Qualification checks:
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Other requirements
In our rural location, we can assist with lifts from Wantage town centre.
About this employer
An apprenticeship at MiD Engineering, working with the iconic Land Rover brand, offers a unique and rewarding start to a career in Motor engineering.
MiD Engineering provides exposure to high-quality workmanship and specialist knowledge, particularly in the maintenance, restoration, and performance of Land Rover vehicles. This means apprentices are not just learning basic mechanics, but are building expertise on globally recognised vehicles known for their durability and engineering complexity. Working on such respected machines can be both motivating and professionally beneficial, giving apprentices a strong foundation for future career opportunities.
Another major advantage is the chance to learn directly from experienced engineers. At MiD Engineering, apprentices work alongside skilled professionals who can pass on years of industry knowledge, tips, and best practices. This mentorship helps accelerate learning and builds confidence, allowing apprentices to progress more quickly than they might in a classroom-only setting.
In addition, apprentices earn while they learn, gaining financial independence without the burden of student debt. This practical route into engineering is ideal for individuals who prefer a more active, hands-on approach to education. Over time, apprentices can develop not only technical ability but also important workplace skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
Finally, being based in Wantage offers a supportive local working environment while still being connected to the wider automotive and engineering industry. Completing an apprenticeship at MiD Engineering demonstrates commitment, skill, and real-world experience—qualities that are highly valued by employers.
Overall, an apprenticeship at MiD Engineering working with Land Rover vehicles is an excellent opportunity to build a strong, practical, and respected career in Motor engineering.
https://mid-engineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Private Health Care.
After this apprenticeship
Career prospects at MiD Engineering are strong for an apprentice, especially if you’re interested in the automotive and engineering industry. While it’s a smaller, specialist business, that actually works in your favour in several ways:
Progression within the company
Because MiD Engineering is a specialist Land Rover workshop, apprentices can develop deep, niche expertise. Over time, you could progress from:
* Apprentice → Junior Technician
* Technician → Senior/Master Technician
With experience, you may also take on more responsibility such as diagnostics, complex repairs, or even supervising newer apprentices.
Specialist skill development
MiD Engineering focuses almost entirely on Land Rover vehicles, meaning you build **highly specialised skills**. This is valuable because:
* The business works on everything from classic models to modern vehicles ([MID 2025][1])
* You gain experience in diagnostics, repairs, and advanced systems
* Specialist knowledge makes you more employable across the industry
Wider career opportunities
The skills you gain can open doors beyond MiD Engineering. For example:
* Working at larger dealerships or networks linked to Jaguar Land Rover
- Moving into roles like vehicle technician, diagnostic specialist, or service advisor
- Progressing into higher-level apprenticeships or an engineering role
- Large automotive apprenticeship pathways are designed to develop long-term careers, combining hands-on work with structured training and progression routes ([jaguarlandroverretailerapprenticeships.co.uk][2]).
- Long-term career growth
With experience, you could eventually:
- Earn higher salaries as a qualified technician
- Move into workshop management or specialist roles
Starting at MiD Engineering gives you:
- Real, hands-on experience
- Specialist expertise in a respected brand
- A clear pathway into a long-term engineering career
It’s a strong foundation, especially if you want a practical, skill-based career in the automotive industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Mike
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032162.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026