Apprentice Vehicle Technician

N W S SERVICES U.K. LIMITED

ENGLAND (SY13 2HX)

Closes in 25 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 March 2025

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to represent NWS Motor Services, established in 2006. NWS are Europe's leading Jaguar and Land Rover specialists, carrying out servicing and repairs, reconditioning engine units and providing a wide range of parts for Jaguar and Land Rover.

Wage

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

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Training course
Motorcycle technician (repair and maintenance) (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

3 years 3 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Assist in the maintenance and repair of vehicles, including routine servicing, diagnostics, and minor repairs.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, brake adjustments, and tyre rotations.
  • Collaborate with other team members to improve repair processes and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards during all work activities.

Where you’ll work

A41 HIGHER HEATH
WHITCHURCH
SHROPSHIRE
ENGLAND
SY13 2HX

Training

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

College or training organisation

HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Motorcycle technician (repair and maintenance) (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Perform the fundamental engineering tasks which most procedures include, such as: cutting, drilling, filing, removing and replacing bolts, screws and clips, replacing seals, extracting damaged fasteners and using fabrication skills
  • Assist in upholding high standards of safety and efficiency in the workshop, adhere to the requisite business processes (e.g. environmental awareness, health and safety practices, record keeping, and customer contact) and standard workshop
  • Safely secure motorcycles to ramps and use specialised supporting stands in order to remove road wheels and major components, including: brake systems, suspension and drive (chain, belt or drive shaft)
  • Successfully inspect and prepare a motorcycle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer e.g. following a service, complex repair, pre-delivery inspection by checking work against
  • Service and maintain motorcycles in line with manufacturer specifications logged in manuals and online
  • Remove, repair and replace components in line with manufacturers defined instruction
  • Use diagnostic methods, mechanical and electrical measuring tools and equipment to check compliance and rectify faults
  • Investigate symptoms of motorcycle fault(s) and identify the underlying causes prior to repair
  • Access specific information e.g. motorcycle repair information, wiring diagrams, maintenance tables, technical production information, safety recalls
  • Apply advanced diagnostic principles, logical problem-solving techniques and complex

Your training plan

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance
  • End point assessment
  • Certificate of completion of the standard
  • This will also include functional skills if required. You may have to attend formal college sessions (if English & maths are required).
  • You will learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours related to the apprenticeship standard.
  • Training will take place within the work place supported by the assessor through regular visits and reviews. An online portfolio is also used where tasks are set and progress is monitored.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Willing to learn

About this company

NWS was established in 2006. They are Europe’s leading Jaguar and Land Rover specialists, and carry out servicing and repairs, plus fully recondition engine units in house, and also provide a wide range of parts.

After this apprenticeship

  • There may be a possibility of a permanent position if a successful apprenticeship is completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE

COUNTY TRAINING

enquiries@countytraining.ac.uk

0345 678 9203

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312152.

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Closes in 25 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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