Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Love cars? Have a passion for learning how things work?

If so, a career as a Mechanic / Technician might be the perfect fit for you!

Here at Lithia UK, we believe in growing and nurturing talent, and as an Apprentice Technician / Mechanic with us, you’ll be given the support of a dedicated mentor and exclusive internal training opportunities, all geared towards helping you become the best version of yourself whilst progressing as a technician.

An apprenticeship with Lithia UK is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to pursue a career as a Vehicle Technician with a view to becoming a fully trained Technician with an IMI Level 3 in Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance.

As part of this role, you will be required to travel to the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry approximately 15 times throughout your apprenticeship, for 5 days at a time. *

Your daily journey as an Apprentice Technician / Mechanic:

• Learning to service vehicles – conducting checks and maintaining vehicles as per set guidelines
• Acquiring the skills to diagnose, repair and replace vehicle parts and components
• Producing time estimates for repairs and maintenance to vehicles
• Maintaining records of repairs and services, both on our in-house computer system and for the benefit of our valued customers

Qualities we seek in an Apprentice Technician / Mechanic:

• A genuine passion for vehicles
• The ability to follow instructions with precision and dedication
• Enthusiasm
• A keen eye for detail
• A minimum grade C or Grade 4 in English, Maths and Science

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

*this is subject to change