Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

Morris Green Auto’s Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician to join our experienced team. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in a busy automotive environment, where you will gain valuable skills in vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repair.

Wage

£13,741 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

Typically, you’ll be required to work from 8.30am and 4.30pm on Mondays to Fridays.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 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 an apprentice, you will develop expertise in the following areas:

Servicing – Performing routine vehicle maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
Maintenance – Identifying and replacing worn-out components before failure.
Repair – Diagnosing and fixing faults using industry-standard techniques.
Technical Skills – Using diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment to identify vehicle issues.
Vehicle Preparation – Inspecting and preparing vehicles for mechanical work.
Component Work – Removing, repairing, and replacing parts according to specifications.
Health & Safety – Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to industry regulations.
Customer Service & Admin – Assisting with job card updates and communicating effectively with customers.

Where you'll work

PELHAM STREET WORKS
PELHAM STREET
BOLTON
BL3 3JB

Training

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

College or training organisation

BOLTON COLLEGE

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

This apprenticeship includes off-the-job training at Bolton College, with at least 20% of working hours dedicated to studying. You will work towards achieving the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard (ST0033).

More training information

One day per week at Bolton College.
Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English (if required).
Before completion, all apprentices must hold a certificate meeting the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 and above)
Maths (grade 4 and above)

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
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please ensure you can easily get to both the workplace and to college before applying. Please give details of any previous work experience.

About this company

We are a well-established local garage providing MOT testing, vehicle repairs, servicing, and diagnostics for customers across Bolton. Our skilled technicians work on all makes and models of vehicles, offering a high standard of service in a friendly and professional environment.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for full-time employment within the company, allowing for career progression in the automotive industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MORRIS GREEN AUTO'S LTD

Sabrina

morrisgreenautos@gmail.com

01204653900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322204.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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