Apprentice Vehicle Technician Level 3 - Nissan - Leeds – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

As a Nissan Dealer, we ensure that no-one is better qualified to look after our vehicles. Our Technicians are trained to manufacturer standards and have access to regular support and technical information.

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

40 hours between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday - Saturday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 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

This is an apprenticeship role, delivered by Robert Bosch Ltd.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at your local Nissan dealership where you will be required to learn all aspects of the technician job role while you work as an apprentice.

If cars are your passion, then Nissan will provide you with first class training on the very latest products and innovations, with dedicated Nissan trainers who will help build knowledge and develop your skills.

Training will be provided both in the workplace and at the Nissan Training Centre in Doncaster.

All we ask is that you are committed to the Apprenticeship Programme for 3 years and have the passion and ambition to grow into a highly skilled Vehicle Technician.

You will also be required to have a grade 4 or above in maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.

Duties to include:

Perform Automotive Repairs
Follow Car Checklists
Learn Repair Techniques
Write Estimates
Inspect and Test Vehicles
Test Car Batteries
Disassemble Vehicles and Engines

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will achieve the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 3 qualification.

Where you’ll work

227 York Road
Leeds
LS9 7RY

Training

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

College or training organisation

ROBERT BOSCH 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

This is a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Robert Bosch.

Training is delivered on a block release basis at the Alliance Training Centre in Doncaster. This means your college based training will be delivered away from home and you will be required to stay in a hotel for 17 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the 3 year duration of the course.

All associated costs for training are met by the employer/the programme and there will be no cost to yourself/your parents or guardians. Assessments will also be conducted in the work place by a dedicated training assessor.

You will also be assigned a workplace mentor for support in dealership. As a result you will receive the following qualification:

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Benefits Earn while you learn - Market leading apprenticeship salary with clear hourly pay scales that increase as you develop. Amazing training with on-the-job support - Structured 3-year development programme at state-of-the-art facilities equating to over £16k in training investment to support your career to become fully qualified Generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service Smart Health plan and Everymind At Work – Our Mental Health Partner Discounted Gym Membership, Techscheme & Shopping Discounts

About this company

At Lookers, we not only offer new and used cars for sale, we also provide full aftersales care, including MOT testing, servicing, accessories and car parts. Our experienced technicians use the latest technology to examine your car and carry out any necessary maintenance work. We conduct bespoke servicing, tailored to a range of makes and models, so you know you’ll get the expertise your car requires.

After this apprenticeship

Permanent role on completion of the apprenticeship..

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314980.

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Closes on Thursday 28 August 2025

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