Light Vehicle Van Technician Apprenticeship

Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Vans and Cars Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne (ME10 3RN)

Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026

Posted on 27 January 2026

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Summary

An excellent opportunity for an outgoing and proactive individual to work for a prestigious automotive company, developing skills in vehicle maintenance and repair while delivering exceptional customer service.

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
TBC by employer.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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 Light Vehicle (Van) Technician, you will service and repair all systems within a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes, including engine and exhaust systems, air conditioning and 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

Unit 10
Eurolink Industrial Centre, Castle Road
Sittingbourne
ME10 3RN

Training

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

Training provider

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED

Training course

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

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Training schedule

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!

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Science (grade 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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Please ensure that you have the ability to travel to the place of employment daily and consider this in relation to potential wages. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Salary will be at least the apprentice national minimum wage.

About this employer

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

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011031.

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Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.