Wessex Garages
Apprentice Vehicle Technician
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At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.
We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.
About The Role
Are you ready to kick-start a hands-on career in the motor industry? At Wessex Garages, we're offering a fantastic opportunity to train as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician – learning from the best while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
As An Apprentice Technician, You’ll Be Part Of a Dynamic Workshop Team, Learning How To Keep Vehicles Running At Their Best. From Mechanics To Modern Vehicle Electronics, Your Training Will Give You a Solid Foundation In All Aspects Of Servicing And Repair. You Will Learn To
- Carry out regular maintenance in line with manufacturer specifications.
- Identify faults and make the necessary repairs or part replacements.
- Work closely with Service Advisors and Technicians to keep customers informed.
- Provide accurate repair time estimates.
- Log service and repair work clearly and accurately.
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Training and Development
You’ll receive a minimum of 36 months of training, leading to a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) qualification.
Your training will include a mix of day release learning at our manufacturer hubs and hands-on experience at our dealership, with support from experienced mentors.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need experience – just a real interest in vehicles, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic. We’re looking for someone who is:
- Motivated and enthusiastic about developing a career in the automotive industry.
- A good communicator, team player, and someone who takes pride in their work.
- Detail-oriented and safety-conscious.
- Holding GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above is desirable.
- A full driving licence is helpful but not essential.
Why join Wessex Garages?
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:
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- Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
- Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
- Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
- Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check ins, and referral support where needed.
- Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
- Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our team members.
Please Note
- Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment
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