Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Porsche Centre West London
PORSCHE RETAIL GROUP LIMITED
Brentford, Great West Rd, Chiswick, London
Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
Posted on 24 June 2025
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Summary
The role of a vehicle service technician is to maintain, service and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard. This apprenticeship programme is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career with the Porsche brand. Duties include servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance and repairing and replacing faulty parts.
- Wage
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£21,500 a year
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm. In your 3rd year you will be expected to work Saturdays on a rota basis.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 August 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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3
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
Service technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.
The role will vary by the employer based upon the specific needs of the location, but the position typically involves:
- Developing an understanding of workshop equipment
- Advising the service receptionists about required repairs
- Producing time estimates
- Maintaining repair and service records
Where you'll work
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Unit 1, Kew Bridge Distribution Centre, Lionel Road South, Brentford, TW8 9QR
- Great West Rd, Chiswick, London, W4 4LZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CALEX UK LTD
Your training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- The programme lasts for at least 36 months (3 years) and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification
- You will be employed by Porsche Retail Group Ltd, and attend weeklong block training at the Calex UK Training Academy in Slough.
- Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced coaches, as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules
- Your development is supported through your apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry
- This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme
- Qualification: Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
- Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
- You will be expected to hold a full driving licence by the end of your apprenticheship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this company
• A prime location on the A4 in Chiswick, close to public transport links. A five-minute walk from Chiswick High Road • Dedicated satellite aftersales service building nearby in Kew, and successful candidates will be allocated to one of the locations, but may need to work in either • Free car parking a short walk from both sites. Free onsite for bikes, and bicycles. • There are 40 ramps across both locations
https://dealer.porsche.com/gb/porschecentrewestlondon/en-GB (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Continued comprehensive training and support, as you progress from Apprentice to Porsche qualifiedvTechnician to Master Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CALEX UK LTD
HR@porsche.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327502.
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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
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