Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice - Vecta
Vecta
EAST BOLDON (NE36 0TB)
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026)
Posted on 30 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Vecta is a supplier to Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK. This role is based within Vecta's garage on the Nissan site, where we maintain the fleet of vehicles used across the Nissan facility. We also provide fleet management, servicing and maintenance for vehicles belonging to other suppliers operating on the Nissan site.
- Wage
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£15,600 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 8.00am - 4.00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Assist experienced technicians with routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles
- Learn how to diagnose and identify mechanical faults using industry-standard diagnostic equipment
- Carry out basic servicing tasks, including oil changes, tyre rotations and brake inspections
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers where required
- Develop technical knowledge and practical skills throughout the apprenticeship
Where you'll work
10 HUNTER CLOSE
EAST BOLDON
NE36 0TB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NCG
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.
Training schedule
4 days per week at Vecta.
1 day per week at Newcastle College Automotive Centre (Scotswood Road).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
Qualification (Level 2) in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Other requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A genuine interest in motor vehicle maintenance and repair
- Some previous experience working within a garage environment
- Ideally have completed a Level 2 Motor Vehicle qualification or apprenticeship, or be part way through an automotive course
- A basic understanding of automotive systems and vehicle components
- Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to work
- Physical stamina to undertake workshop duties
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
- Excellent reliability, punctuality and commitment
Essential Requirements:
A full UK driving licence is essential, as you will be required to move vehicles around the Nissan site.
Essential for candidates to have some experience within a garage, ideally suited for someone who has completed L2 apprenticeship.
About this employer
Are you passionate about cars and eager to develop your skills in the motor industry? Vecta is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join our experienced team.
Vecta is a supplier to Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK. This role is based within Vecta's garage on the Nissan site, where we maintain the fleet of vehicles used across the Nissan facility. We also provide fleet management, servicing and maintenance for vehicles belonging to other suppliers operating on the Nissan site.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification alongside experienced technicians.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a long-term career with Vecta. Upon successful completion, there is the potential to progress into a full-time Technician position within the garage team.
If you're enthusiastic about the automotive industry and ready to start your career with a supportive and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NCG
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk
01912004849
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045265.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026)
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