Motor Vehicle Apprentice

Type: Apprentice
Location: Congleton (CW12 2DW)

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

Apprentice Vehicle Technician – Key Duties:

• Assisting with Vehicle Servicing:
• Helping qualified technicians with routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, and tyre checks.
• Carrying Out Basic Repairs:
• Supporting repairs on brakes, exhausts, steering, suspension, and other mechanical components under supervision.
• Diagnosing Faults:
• Learning how to use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
• Using Tools and Equipment:
• Safely handling hand tools, lifting equipment, and electronic diagnostic devices.
• Workshop Support:
• Keeping the work area clean and organized, disposing of waste properly, and following health and safety procedures.
• Learning and Development:
• Attending off-the-job training or college as part of the apprenticeship program to build theoretical knowledge
• Completing coursework, assessments, and recording progress in a logbook or training portfolio.
• Customer Service Support (Occasionally):
• Observing or assisting with customer interactions, such as explaining repairs or booking services.
• Following Instructions:
• Listening to and carrying out tasks assigned by supervisors or senior technicians accurately and responsibly.
• Inspecting Vehicles:
• Conducting basic vehicle checks and identifying any obvious issues to report to a supervisor.
• Adhering to Safety Standards:
• Following workshop safety rules, wearing appropriate PPE, and learning safe working practices.

These duties evolve over time as the apprentice gains more skills and confidence.

Where you’ll work

LRC 4x 4 Ltd Buxton Road
Buglawton
Congleton
CW12 2DW

Training

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

College or training organisation

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Your training course

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

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What you’ll learn

Your training plan

This apprenticeship is 1 day per week day release to Macclesfield College. Working towards a Level 3 Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician – light vehicle apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C+)
• Maths (grade 4/C+)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can
adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Physical fitness

About this company

LRC 4×4 Limited is one of the UK’s largest Independent Land Rover Specialists and provides a complete Sales and Service package to it’s Customers.

The Gibbins family has owned and operated LRC for over 40 years and has built a first class reputation in supplying quality used Land Rovers of all types to thousands of Customers throughout the UK.

https://www.lrc4x4.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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