Light Vehicle (Van) Technician Apprentice
As a Light Vehicle (Van) Technician, you will service and repair all systems within a vehicle up to 3.5 tones, 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.
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. Throughout the process you will be mentored by one of our highly skilled technicians.
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!
People who complete the Light Vehicle (Van) Technician Apprentice qualification will have an exciting career path ahead of them. This apprenticeship may lead to roles including Van Technical Specialist, Diagnostic Technician and Technical Trainer.
The role of a Light Vehicle (Van) Technician Apprentice
Carrying out maintenance and repair work
Visual inspections and care of customer vehicles
Completion of relevant documentation
Working with System Technicians on more complex and extensive diagnostic and repair tasks
Full time mentoring from a fully trained Mercedes-Benz technician
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
Basic mechanical understanding or knowledge
Passion and interest in the motor industry
Team player
Self- Motivated
Attention to detail
Enthusiasm to learn
Dedicated
Entry Requirements
Age 16+
GCSE grades 4 - 9 (or equivalent A*- C) in:
Mathematics
English Language
Important information
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnicity. We are committed to equal opportunities therefore if you have a disability please state this on your application form and measures will be put in place to support you.
The employing retailer dictates the remuneration that apprentices receive. They are required to pay, at least, the National Minimum Wage. Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide/pay-and-conditions.
You will be required to work the minimum duration of 30 hours per week and a minimum of 20% of your working hours are allocated to ‘off-the-job’ training. Training will take place as one-week blocks at our Apprentice Academy in Milton Keynes. We will talk you through this during the application process.
We will support you in gaining Functional Skills in Mathematics and English should you require them.
For advice on completing an application, please refer to the advice and guidance here: https://www.ucas.com/further-education/apprenticeships-and-traineeships/applying-apprenticeship
