Start your career in the specialist world of 4x4s with a hands-on apprenticeship at Devon 4x4!

Summary

Join our experienced team of technicians, working 4 days a week in our busy workshop and 1 day at college. You’ll train as a motor vehicle service and maintenance technician, gaining real-world skills on some of the most capable vehicles out there. Opportunity of a permanent job at the end of your apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

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

As a motor vehicle apprentice at Devon 4x4, you’ll be part of a busy and experienced team working on a wide range of 4x4 vehicles. Each day will bring hands-on experience and the chance to learn from industry experts.

Assisting with servicing and repairing 4x4 vehicles including suspension, brakes, engines, and drivetrain systems
Learning how to use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify faults
Supporting vehicle upgrades and off-road modifications in a specialist workshop environment
Maintaining workshop cleanliness and following all safety procedures
Developing practical and theoretical knowledge while attending college one day per week

Where you'll work

SOUTH LEE SERVICE STATION
BISH MILL
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 3QU

Training

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

College or training organisation

PETROC

Your 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.

Your training plan

Qualification: Level 3 Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician You’ll gain real-world experience 4 days a week in our workshop and attend college training 1 day a week at Petroc, Barnstaple.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Math (grade 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Devon 4x4 Services specialises in servicing, upgrading, and customising 4x4 vehicles for both on-road and extreme off-road performance

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

To be offered a full time position at Devon 4x4.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PETROC

info@devon4x4.com

01769550900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318555.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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