Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice

About the role

An excellent opportunity for an outgoing & proactive individual to work for one of the most prestigious automotive companies, developing skills in vehicle maintenance & repair. Working in a busy environment, representing the brand by delivering exceptional service & quality.

As a Light Vehicle Technician, you will:

• Service & repair all systems within the vehicle including engine & exhaust systems, air conditioning & 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

Training

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!

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

Training provider: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Mercedes-Benz. Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:

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

Working hours

To be confirmed by employer.

40 hours a week

Duration: 3 Years

Possible start date: 1 November 2026

Wage

£16,640 a year

Skills

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

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 apprentice national minimum wage.

About the employer

Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.