Apprentice mechanic

Summary

We are looking for a mechanic apprentice. Need to be punctual, and hard working. Ideally already enrolled on a relevant college course. Need to have an interest in cars. The candidate will be required to assist the vehicle technician, as well as assisting on MOT tests. Salary: Min wage for an apprentice 8 hr shift - Mon to Fri (1 day at college).

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, with an hour for lunch.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 March
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Shadowing and assisting mechanics in the workshop
Carry out repairs on vehicles to their capabilities
Using diagnostic equipment
General day to day tasks within the workshop

Where you’ll work

MOTOR MEDICS

UNIT 18A

FORT FAREHAM INDUSTRIAL SITE

FAREHAM

PO14 1AH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FAREHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

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

Equal to A level

Course contents

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.

Your training plan

Day release at college (CEMAST or Highbury) completing Level 2 and 3 NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair
Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
Functional Skills if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths, English etc (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please state when applying current employment/college status and also what grades achieved at either, applications without this information will not be considered.

About this company

Family run business in Fareham. Busy garage with MOT station.

After this apprenticeship

To progress to become a fully qualified mechanic, potential to them become MOT tester

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Motor Medics

Andy Cummings

andy@motor-medics.co.uk

+441329286384

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297797.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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