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Apprentice Automotive Technician & Future Operations Director

Starlux Automotive Group Limited · Chester Le Street · posted 7 July 2026

Wage
£18,500 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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Responsibilities

You'll be involved in:

  • Vehicle servicing and maintenance
  • Diagnostics and fault finding
  • Wet belt replacements
  • Timing belt and timing chain replacements
  • Engine repairs
  • Clutch replacements
  • Suspension and steering repairs
  • Brake systems
  • Tyre fitting and balancing
  • Walnut blasting
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Preparing retail vehicles
  • Customer communication
  • Quality control
  • Workshop organisation
  • Parts ordering
  • Maintaining workshop standards

As you develop, you'll also become involved in:

  • Producing quotations
  • Workshop scheduling
  • Customer relationship management
  • Business development
  • Used vehicle purchasing
  • Improving workshop efficiency
  • Developing new services
  • Marketing ideas
  • Supporting future apprentices
  • Helping shape the long-term direction of the business

Your training

Year One:

  • Automotive Technician
  • Learn the Starlux way
  • Complete apprenticeship
  • Develop technical capability
  • Join the Business Builder Profit Participation Scheme

Years Two to Three:

Senior Technician:

  • Lead complex repairs
  • Improve workshop operations
  • Mentor apprentices
  • Help develop new services
  • Increase commercial responsibilities

Where it leads

  • For individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment, leadership and long-term contribution, there may be an opportunity to become an equity partner within the business

Years Three to Five:

Operations Director:

  • Lead the workshop
  • Manage technicians
  • Drive business performance
  • Develop new opportunities
  • Influence company strategy

About Starlux Automotive Group Limited

Starlux Automotive specialises in top-quality car sales, repairs, and servicing, with a strong customer-first approach. Located
in Blaydon, Upon Tyne, we offer a wide selection of vehicles, all fully inspected and serviced to meet our high standards
before sale with Nationwide, trailered delivery! Our expert technicians provide comprehensive repair and maintenance
services, ensuring your car stays in peak condition. We serve customers in North East, delivering reliable, affordable, and premium vehicles.

Skills they're looking for

Previous workshop experience

Where you'll work

  • Unit 20, Penshaw Way, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SA

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