Listers Volkswagen/SKODA Stratford - Service Technician Apprenticeship

Listers

£16,640 a year

Stratford-upon-Avon

Expected closing date: Monday, 23 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

Undertake a 3-year Level 3 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle).
Earn £16,640 per year while working 40 hours per week.
Gain hands-on experience with traditional, hybrid, and electronic engines.
Receive comprehensive training, including travel and accommodation for block release weeks.
Applications close on 2026-11-23.

About the Role

As a Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the Service department, ensuring right first-time fixes and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
Test parts and systems to ensure correct working.
Follow checklists to examine critical parts of vehicles.
Carry out bumper-to-bumper overviews, services, and inspections.
Maintain electronic systems, including on-board entertainment.
Undertake repair and maintenance of vehicle parts such as clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
Complete legible and accurate paperwork for customers and centre records.
Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
Work with a wide range of products, including traditional, hybrid, and electronic engines, from heritage vehicles to modern technology.

Ideal Candidate:

Skilled in logic and problem-solving.
Attentive to detail.
Committed to completing this three-year training programme.
Passionate about the automotive industry and the Volkswagen brand.
Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Able to work effectively in a team.
Possess strong communication skills.
Demonstrate good customer service skills.
Have an interest in vehicle engineering.

Training and Development:

Training combines virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes.
All training-related costs, including travel, accommodation, and meals, are fully covered.
You will have a dedicated mentor for ongoing support.
Opportunity to attend Outward Bound for personal development (resilience, confidence, teamwork).
Gain life skills, apprenticeship qualifications, and brand certifications.

Qualifications Upon Completion:

Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle).
Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling.
Brand-specific certifications.

Career Progression:

Upon successful completion of the three-year programme, there are opportunities to continue learning and advance your career within the Volkswagen Group network.
Past apprentices have progressed to team leader and management roles, or joined Head Office.

Entry Requirements:

GCSE English (grade 4/C) - essential.
GCSE Maths (grade 4/C) - essential.
GCSE Science (grade 4/C) - essential.

Key Details:

Wage: £16,640 per year.
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30. Possibility of Saturday workings and/or shifts (to be confirmed on application).
Hours: 40 hours per week.
Duration: 3 Years.
Start Date: 2027-01-04.
Closing Date: 2026-11-23.
Apprenticeship Standard: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3).
Training Provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED.