Level 3 Apprentice Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Cruise Motor Services
DUNSTON (NE11 9DW)
Closes in 13 days (Monday 1 June 2026)
Posted on 18 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Cruise Motor Services are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for cars and vehicle maintenance to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 to Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Assist qualified technicians with routine servicing and vehicle repairs
- Carry out basic maintenance tasks, including oil changes, tyre rotations and brake inspections
- Learn how to diagnose and identify mechanical faults using diagnostic equipment
- Support the team in maintaining high workshop standards
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
- Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers when required
- Follow all health and safety regulations within the workshop
Where you'll work
UNIT 6
DUNSTON ENTERPRISE PARK
ST. OMERS ROAD
DUNSTON
NE11 9DW
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 Cruise Motor Services
- 1 day per week at Newcastle College
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
With a reputation for excellence, this auto repair shop in Gateshead offers unparalleled expertise in high-end vehicle maintenance and repair.
Specialising in diagnostics, engine repairs, and preventative maintenance, the skilled technicians utilise state-of-the-art tools and techniques to ensure vehicles operate at peak performance.
Committed to providing exceptional customer service, they focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and reliability. Whether it's routine servicing or complex repairs, their dedication to quality ensures every vehicle leaves in optimal condition, making them the go-to destination for discerning car owners seeking professional care.
After this apprenticeship
There is the opportunity to progress into full-time employment with Cruise Motor Services upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NCG
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk
01912004849
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032316.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Monday 1 June 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.