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Apprentice Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

Arrow Auto Services · Maldon · posted 5 June 2026

Wage
£16,640 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
7 September 2026
Closing date
1 August 2026
Positions
1

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Day-to-day role responsibilities will include: 

  • Carrying out vehicle servicing and check overs
  • Carrying out general repairs including changing brake pads and discs, tyres, clutches and suspension items
  • Diagnosing faults
  • Ordering parts from suppliers
  • Assisting with more complex repairs
  • Assisting other team members where necessary
  • Keeping the workshop clean and tidy
  • Always being punctual

Your training

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
  • College attendance will be at Colchester Institute - the Colchester Campus one day per week during term time

Where it leads

Upon completion you can work as a qualified vehicle technician in a garage or dealership and later progress into specialist roles like diagnostics or electric vehicles, senior technician jobs, or management positions.

About Arrow Auto Services

We are a small independent garage.  We offer servicing and a wide range of repairs to various makes and models of vehicle.  We also sell light commercial vehicles.

Things to consider

This is manual work in a workshop which is open to the outdoors.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) — essential

Where you'll work

  • ARROW BUILDINGS, STATION ROAD, MALDON, CM9 4LQ

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