Light Vehicle Apprentice (Turves Green Service Station)

TURVES GREEN SERVICE STATION LTD

BIRMINGHAM (B31 4AH)

Closes in 31 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 August 2026


Summary

Turves Green Service Station has an amazing opportunity for a driven, eager-to-learn apprentice to join our expert team. You will gain hands on experience, master real-world repairs, and earn your Light Vehicle Level 3 qualification. If you have a passion for cars and a strong work ethic, apply today and power up your future!

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm. Saturday, 8:30am - 1.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

  • Oil changes
  • Inspections
  • Servicing
  • Tyres
  • Brakes
  • Exhausts
  • Computerised diagnostics
  • Head gaskets
  • Cambelts
  • Electrics
  • Assisting with day to day repairs
  • General cleanliness of the workshop

Where you'll work

71 TURVES GREEN
BIRMINGHAM
B31 4AH

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT LTD

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

  • Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle level 3
  • Functional Skills Maths and English (if required)
  • Training carried out within the working environment
  • Online portfolio 

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

With unparalleled expertise in  auto repair, this Birmingham-based service station offers an extensive range of high-quality services tailored to both personal and commercial  vehicles.
From precision diagnostics and complex engine repairs to routine maintenance and tire services, the team is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and industry-leading skills.
Committed to excellence, they ensure that every  vehicle is meticulously serviced, providing clients with peace of mind and optimal performance.

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After this apprenticeship

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

Potential for a long term career to continue to grow and develop within the team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Nova Training

apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049512.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)