Apprentice Car Service Technician - Cockermouth – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

In this apprenticeship, you'll gain exclusive, hands-on training with the latest products and cutting-edge innovations, all under the guidance of expert Honda trainers. You'll develop the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the automotive industry and set yourself up for a successful career.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

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

Hours

Monday - Friday (occasional Saturdays), times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

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

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified Honda technicians where you will be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance and repair of cars from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.

You will be an Apprentice service and diagnostic car technician in a busy workshop environment.
You will carry out tasks relevant to maintaining and repairing cars
To assist qualified technicians with servicing and repairs
To observe best work practices, develop and maintain skills levels in all aspects of repair, service and maintenance of cars.
To maintain a clean and safe work environment
To maintain personal standards of dress, cleanliness and hygiene, consistent with the standards laid down by the company.
To be responsible for the safety of yourself and others, using protective equipment when required
To develop and maintain a thorough and current product knowledge.
To ensure a consistently high level of quality and workmanship
To advise the Workshop Controller or Service Advisor of any additional work necessary on a vehicle during servicing
Assistance with any other tasks as required.

Where you’ll work

1 Europe Way
Cockermouth
CA13 0RJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

VERTEX COMPANY UK 1 LIMITED

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

Training consists of 17 weeks block training over a 3-year period with the remainder of your time being spent at a Honda retailer where practical training and guidance will be provided
You will be working towards an Advanced Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Apprenticeship (Level 3 qualification) along with Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2
Honda Challenge Personal Development Programme
You will also work towards Honda internal qualifications.
As part of your training, you will attend our Honda Apprenticeship technical centre in Bracknell for block release training (accommodation and transport costs will be covered by your employer)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any (grade Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
• Professional Attitude
Ability to Build Rapport
Self-Motivated
Confident
Adaptable

About this company

Stan Palmer Limited is a local family-owned motor dealer group operating from three sites at Carlisle, Cockermouth and Bolton Low Houses, Wigton. With over 50 years of experience, we have built a reputation for excellent value and friendly customer service. We represent the Ford, Isuzu, Honda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki brands across our three sites.

After this apprenticeship

Possible career progression opportunities include Master Technician, Service or Aftersales Department Management or even Dealership Management.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VERTEX COMPANY UK 1 LIMITED

Anu Chaudhary

hondaapprenticeships@gov2x.eu

01908 039125

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312768.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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Company’s application instructions

All applications must be submitted through the website www.hondaapprenticeships.co.uk. Simply go to the "Apprenticeship Options" section and select "Current Vacancies."

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