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Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Foregate Garage LTD · Chester · posted 2 November 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
30 November 2026
Closing date
16 November 2026
Positions
1

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We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our team as a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice.

You will work alongside experienced technicians, learning how to service, maintain, diagnose and repair vehicles. Your training will cover areas including brakes, suspension, engines, electrical systems and vehicle diagnostics.

This is a 36-month apprenticeship combining workplace experience with off-the-job training. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in motor vehicles, a willingness to learn, good attention to detail, positive attitude and already has a level 2 understanding.

On successful completion, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification and develop the practical skills needed for a career as a qualified motor vehicle technician.

Your training

The apprentice will receive full Level 3 training in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance, including servicing, repairs, diagnostics and vehicle maintenance. They will also receive practical training from experienced technicians and support throughout their apprenticeship and End-Point Assessment.

Where it leads

May obtain a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About Foregate Garage LTD

Foregate Garage Ltd, formed in Chester over 50 years ago, was taken over by owners Gemma and Paul Bailey in February 2017. Paul had been an employee at the family-run garage for 17 years prior, and their aim was to maintain the family-run ethos that it has become so well known for. The garage has built a loyal customer base renowned for quality, honesty and friendliness. They carry out vehicle repairs, MOTs, services, tyres and diagnostics. Foregate Garage Ltd is the only garage in the heart of Chester city centre and customers love the convenience of being able to leave their vehicles and enjoy what the city has to offer whilst work is carried out. 

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailProblem solving skillsGood practical skillsCan work safelyReliableHardworkingEnthusiasticWilling to listenPositive attitudeTeam playerCan follow instructions

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • Level 2 Automotive (grade Pass or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 107A Foregate Street, Chester, CH1 1HE

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