Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician

NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED

Unit 18 Cosgrove Way, (LU1 1XL)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 29 July 2026)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

Join the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists in this fantastic opportunity as a Motor Vehicle Technician at Northgate Vehicle Hire's Luton branch!

Wage

£17,728.62 a year

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Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 years 8 months

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

This accredited level 3 apprenticeship is geared toward training the next generation of Light Commercial Vehicle Service Technicians. But what does the role involve?

Technicians service and repair light vehicles (e.g., Vans) up to 3.5 tonnes. Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engines and exhaust systems to security features and diagnostic processes.

Get involved in Training and Learning:

  • Actively participate in on-the-job and classroom training
  • Develop skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining light commercial vehicles
  • Attend all training sessions and complete coursework and assessments

Understand Vehicle Maintenance and Repair:

  • Assist with routine tasks like oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections
  • Learn to perform complex diagnostics and repairs under supervision
  • Use diagnostic tools to identify and solve vehicle problems

Become familiar with Documentation and Reporting:

  • Keep accurate records of services, parts used, and time spent on each job
  • Prepare detailed reports on diagnostic findings and repairs
  • Ensure all documentation meets company and industry standards

Deliver excellent Customer Service:

  • Interact professionally and courteously with customers
  • Help explain vehicle issues and services performed to customers
  • Address customer concerns and ensure satisfaction

Aim to uphold Safety and Compliance:

  • Follow all safety protocols and guidelines
  • Adhere to company policies and environmental regulations
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring proper maintenance of tools and equipment

Ready to get your hands dirty and start a career you can be proud of?

Apply now and let’s get started!

Where you'll work

Unit 18 Cosgrove Way,
LU1 1XL

Training

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

Training provider

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

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 is a Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Remit Group.

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 15 separate weeks (Mon - Fri) over the duration of the programme. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks in the workplace and remotely, giving 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

  • Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (light vehicle)
  • F Gas air conditioning qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade C or 4)
  • English (grade C or 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • Mechanically minded
  • Motivated
  • Technical interest

About this employer

Northgate Vehicle Hire is the award-winning leading B2B light commercial vehicle rental and mobility solutions provider in the UK & Ireland, trusted by more than 4,000 businesses across multiple industries.

With a fleet of over 45,000 vehicles and a network of 57 branches, Northgate delivers fast, flexible vehicle rental and comprehensive fleet solutions, including fleet management and maintenance support, telematics, electrification consultancy and support, and many more, when businesses need them.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

A prospective opportunity to achieve a Level 3 qualification along with a possible future career with the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

# Natalya Saunders

jobenquiries@justapply.co.uk

0115 975 9550

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037225.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 29 July 2026)

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