Apprentice Mechanic

Summary

Learn how to handle vehicles from 1948 to the present day. Develop deep knowledge and skills on a single marque. Experience unusual aspects of motor engineering such as leather & canvas care, military vehicle maintenance, fabricating in steel and aluminium. Enjoy the challenge of breathing life into an early series that hasn’t started in 30 years.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Performance incentive scheme

Training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (including breaks).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop.
Demonstrate due regard for your 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.
Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
Use ICT to create emails, word-processed 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

Where you’ll work

Unit 1E
Watlington Industrial Estate, Cuxham Road
Watlington
OX49 5LU

Training

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

College or training organisation

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer
Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 18 months)
Approximately 8-12 on-site assessment visits during the practical training period
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas)

End Point Assessment:

Online knowledge test
Skills test
Professional discussion

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Some work may be carried on outside. We occasionally attend customer home locations and do carry out recovery work. Due to our rural location, you should not rely on public transport to commute. Some work may be carried on outside. We occasionally attend customer home locations and do carry out recovery work. Due to our rural location, you should not rely on public transport to commute.

About this company

LPME has been in existence for over 37 years. It’s become a renowned Land-Rover specialist in the past decade. We relocated to larger premises in 2021 incorporating our own paintshop. We weld, fabricate, rebuild engines, gearboxes and differentials. We are members of the Historic Vehicle and Car Alliance (HVCA)

https://lpme.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free parking. Daily lunch van.

After this apprenticeship

There is a strong possibility of a full-time role within LPME on successful qualification. There are options to go into the broader classic restoration industry or other Land-Rover specialist workshops.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Mike

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317886.

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Closes on Friday 6 June 2025

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