Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprentice Technician (36337)
V.A.G. TECHNIK NORTH WEST LTD
MANCHESTER (M30 8PH)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 6 February 2026)
Posted on 9 January 2026
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with V.A.G Technik. They are in need of an apprentice mechanic to join their team in their busy workshop in Eccles. Having the chance to work towards a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 5.30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 February 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
A normal day would include:
- Keeping the workshop clean & tidy
- You will be taught how to use tools and equipment used in Vehicle Maintenance & repair
- You will learn safe working procedures in the workshop
- You will assist other technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
- You will learn how to service a vehicle and safely remove and replace Engine, Chassis, Electrical and Transmission components
- You will go on to learn Simple and Complex Fault Diagnosis and Repairs on Engine, Chassis, Transmission and Electrical systems
What you could go on to do:
You could go on to progress to become an MOT Tester with the company after completing the apprenticeship
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role
What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team
You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take
Where you'll work
KINGS COURT
14 SOUTH KING STREET
ECCLES
MANCHESTER
M30 8PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Advanced Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance qualification, including Functional Skills if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Honesty
- Willing attitude to learn
- Genuine interest in Automotive
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
About this employer
At V.A.G. Technic we provide a quality service at honest rates, with no compromise on workmanship and results. We understand how important your car is to you and wherever possible, we operate a same day service at no extra cost to ensure you are back on the road as quickly as possible. We can help you with everything from an oil change to an engine change. We can handle any problem on both foreign and domestic vehicles.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007756.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 6 February 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.