Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
4 Rings Motors
SLOUGH (SL3 0BS)
Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026
Posted on 9 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Join 4 Rings Motors as a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience servicing, diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicles, including Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Learn from experienced technicians, use modern diagnostic equipment and work towards a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£18,720 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 8.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 8.30am- 1.00pm
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 27 August 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
- Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles under the guidance of experienced technicians
- Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using the latest diagnostic equipment and manufacturer-level software
- Assist with repairs to engines, brakes, suspension, steering, clutches, exhausts and other vehicle systems. Gain hands-on experience working on prestige vehicles including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen, as well as other makes and models
- Support the workshop team with accident repairs, vehicle bodywork preparation and alloy wheel refurbishment. Complete vehicle health checks and accurately record inspection findings
- Use specialist workshop tools and equipment safely and effectively
Where you'll work
21A WILLOW ROAD
COLNBROOK
SLOUGH
SL3 0BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
One day a week at Slough & Langley College
Requirements
Essential 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
- Problem solving skills
- Willing to learn
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Team player
- Mechanical interest
- Positive attitude
- Hard-working
Other requirements
- Previous experience working on vehicles, whether through education, hobbies or work experience, would be an advantage but is not essential
- Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one) would be an advantage but is not essential
About this employer
Established in 2006, 4 Rings Motors is an independent, family-run automotive repair centre with an excellent reputation for quality workmanship and customer service. We specialise in servicing, diagnostics, mechanical repairs and maintenance for prestige vehicles including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, while also working on all makes and models. In addition, we carry out accident body repairs, refinishing and alloy wheel refurbishment from our fully equipped modern workshop. Using the latest diagnostic technology and specialist equipment, we pride ourselves on delivering dealer-level expertise with the personal service of an independent garage. We are passionate about developing skilled technicians and provide a supportive environment where apprentices can gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced professionals and build a rewarding long-term career in the automotive industry.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- We are looking to develop an apprentice into a long-term member of our team
- Successful candidates may be offered permanent employment and specialist training, advanced diagnostic qualifications, and opportunities to progress into senior technician or workshop supervisory roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041731.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026