Light Vehicle Van Technician Apprenticeship

Overview

Apprenticeship opportunity in motor vehicle service and maintenance (light vehicle) at Mercedes-Benz. Developing key principles, practices and skills to underpin the role before applying them in more complex situations. An excellent opportunity for an outgoing and proactive individual to work for a prestigious automotive company, delivering exceptional customer service while developing skills in vehicle maintenance and repair.

• 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.

• GCSE English, Maths and Science (grades A-C/9-4) or equivalent.
• Communication skills, IT skills, attention to detail, organisation skills, problem solving skills, numerical skills, analytical skills, logical thinking, team working, initiative, patience.
• Ability to travel to the place of employment daily (consider wage implications).

• Working towards a Level 3 Service and Maintenance Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship.
• Salary: £15,704 for the first year, with potential increases depending on age and progression.
• Apprentices are paid for normal working hours and training (usually one day per week).
• The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge.

Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry. After completing the apprenticeship, various career paths may be available, including:

• Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians
• Service Team Leader
• Service Manager
• After Sales Manager