Light Vehicle Van Apprenticeship

Rygor Auto Oxford

Eynsham Road (OX29 4DD)

Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

Posted on 8 July 2025


Summary

An excellent opportunity for an outgoing & proactive individual, offering the chance to work for one of the most prestigious automotive companies, developing skills in vehicle maintenance & repair. Working in a busy environment, representing the brand by exceeding our customer’s expectations & delivering an unparalleled level of service & quality.

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 - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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 Light Vehicle Technician, you will

  • Service & repair all systems within the vehicle including engine & exhaust systems, air conditioning & electronics
  • Work will range from replacing parts to solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment. With evermore-complex technologies, the tasks are constantly changing
  • You will learn the key principles, practices and skills that underpin the role before further developing and applying your skills in more complex situations

Where you'll work

Eynsham Road
OX29 4DD

Training

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

College or training organisation

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED

Your training course

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

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Your training plan

  • Working towards a Level 3 Service and Maintenance Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship you will learn the key principles, practices and skills that underpin the role before further developing and applying your skills in more complex situations
  • If you have an apt for practical work, like to work independently but at the same time operate as a member of a team and offer good customer handling skills then this could be the role for you

More training information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.

After this apprenticeship

Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Mercedes-Benz.

Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:

  • Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians
  • Service Team Leader
  • Service Manager
  • After Sales Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED

Apprentice_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com

01908301496

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330487.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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