Game Console Repair Technician Apprentice

CONSOLE REPAIR LONDON LTD

STRATFORD (E15 2SP)

Closes in 25 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 August 2026

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Summary

Motivated apprentice wanted for a game console repair workshop in Stratford, London. Learn to diagnose, repair and test PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo consoles and laptops. Ideal for someone interested in electronics, practical problem-solving, customer service, and working reliably in a small team.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8 to start, gradually rising to £18 over 2 years.

Training course
Digital device repair technician (level 3)
Hours
10.30am to 7pm, Mon to Fri. 2x 30-minute unpaid breaks per day.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 16 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

  • Book customer devices into the workshop and update repair records.
  • Inspect and help diagnose faults in game consoles, controllers and laptops.
  • Safely disassemble, clean and reassemble electronic devices.
  • Assist with repairs, including soldering and component replacement as skills develop.
  • Test repaired devices to ensure they are working correctly.
  • Organise tools, spare parts and customer equipment.
  • Keep the workshop clean, tidy and safe.
  • Speak with customers about repairs, collections and general enquiries.
  • Process customer collections and payments.
  • Follow health and safety procedures and handle customer property with care.
  • Work alongside experienced technicians, learning new repair techniques and following instructions.

Where you'll work

UNIT 135
STRATFORD WORKSHO
BURFORD ROAD
STRATFORD
E15 2SP

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON VESTA COLLEGE LIMITED

Training course

Digital device repair technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Use communication methods such as written, verbal or electronic, using industry terminology.
  • Extract key information to undertake repair process.
  • Follow all guidelines in line with relevant data protection legislation, ensuring all safety precautions are taken with consumer data.
  • Manage customer expectations.
  • Comply with health and safety and environmental legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Comply with procedures for usage of equipment in accordance with usage guidelines.
  • Assess and interpret risk to inform safe working practices.
  • Analyse, evaluate and advise the client about options for keeping technology alive for longer.
  • Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Research industry updates, select and implement for the device and provide updates to stakeholders affected by the change.
  • Install relevant software or firmware.
  • Use continuous improvement principles and techniques, to make recommendations and share good practice.
  • Comply with processes in place to reduce Electro-Static Discharge ESD.
  • Maintain own workstation.
  • Use diagnostic tools to interpret faults, including no fault devices.
  • Record required information with accuracy.
  • Interpret manufacturers official repair guidance to decide on the most effective or practical fix for specific devices and shares with stakeholders.
  • Identify physical indicators of fault causes.
  • Replace a main PCB Printed Circuit Board.
  • Plan and prioritise own workload using time management techniques.
  • Comply with repair and refurbishment quality assurance standards.
  • Repair a digital device by applying repair practices and techniques.
  • Replace common user-repairable components in devices.
  • Use communication methods such as written, verbal or electronic, using industry terminology.
  • Extract key information to undertake repair process.
  • Follow all guidelines in line with relevant data protection legislation, ensuring all safety precautions are taken with consumer data.
  • Manage customer expectations.
  • Comply with health and safety and environmental legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Comply with procedures for usage of equipment in accordance with usage guidelines.
  • Assess and interpret risk to inform safe working practices.
  • Analyse, evaluate and advise the client about options for keeping technology alive for longer.
  • Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Research industry updates, select and implement for the device and provide updates to stakeholders affected by the change.
  • Install relevant software or firmware.
  • Use continuous improvement principles and techniques, to make recommendations and share good practice.
  • Comply with processes in place to reduce Electro-Static Discharge ESD.
  • Maintain own workstation.
  • Use diagnostic tools to interpret faults, including no fault devices.
  • Record required information with accuracy.
  • Interpret manufacturers official repair guidance to decide on the most effective or practical fix for specific devices and shares with stakeholders.
  • Identify physical indicators of fault causes.
  • Replace a main PCB Printed Circuit Board.
  • Plan and prioritise own workload using time management techniques.
  • Comply with repair and refurbishment quality assurance standards.
  • Repair a digital device by applying repair practices and techniques.
  • Replace common user-repairable components in devices.

Training schedule

  • The apprentice will complete their off-the-job training through London Vesta College. Training will take place at London Vesta College
  • For the first six months, training will take place once every two weeks. After the initial six months, the apprentice will attend the college on a day-release basis, one day per week, for the remainder of the apprenticeship.

More training information

The apprentice’s training will be delivered through London Vesta College and will combine structured college-based learning with practical workplace experience.

The training programme will be organised around regular attendance at the college alongside supervised learning in the workplace. During the apprenticeship, the apprentice will complete scheduled training sessions with the provider and apply their learning through day-to-day activities within the employer’s workshop.

Progress will be monitored through regular reviews between the apprentice, employer and training provider to ensure the apprentice remains on track throughout the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 subjects (grade 4/ C)
  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • • Be punctual, reliable and ca
  • Genuine interest in electronic

About this employer

We are a game console repair company specialising in PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo repairs. We have been operating from our current location in Stratford for over seven years and are now looking to expand into the national market. We are seeking an apprentice to help us manage the increased workload that this expansion will bring.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After completing the apprenticeship, the apprentice may be able to progress into a full-time role as a Game Console Repair Technician or Electronics Repair Technician.

With more experience and training, they may be able to take on more advanced repairs, develop new technical skills, become a senior technician, or move into a team leader or supervisor role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON VESTA COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046842.

Apply now

Closes in 25 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)