Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

WILLIAMS AUTOTECH LIMITED

Kingswood Bristol (BS158DZ)

Closes in 9 days (Saturday 14 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship will train you as a Mechanic, and/or a Vehicle Service Technician, repairs and maintains vehicles. Your top duties will include diagnosing vehicle faults, repairing or replacing faulty parts and carrying out periodic maintenance.

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 to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnostics: Use computerised diagnostic equipment and manual inspections to identify faults in engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems
  • Maintenance & Repair: Perform routine services (oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks) and repair or replace worn parts like brake pads, clutches, and suspension components
  • Testing & Compliance: Conduct test drives and safety checks (such as MOT preparations) to confirm roadworthiness
  • Customer Service: Explain technical issues and repair options clearly to customers and provide cost estimates
  • Record Keeping: Log completed work, parts used, and diagnostic codes

Where you'll work

Unit 1 2 the Works
Blackhorse Road
Kingswood Bristol
BS158DZ

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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

Training and Qualification Level

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3
  • Servicing and repairing light vehicles.
  • City of Bristol College (Parkway)
  • Block Release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 3/4+)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • An interest in Mechanics
  • driving licence and vehicle

About this employer

No weekend working

Small and friendly team

Company benefits

  • Pension Scheme
  • Paid holiday

After this apprenticeship

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

Full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061750.

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Closes in 9 days (Saturday 14 November 2026 at 11:59pm)