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Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover Sidcup - Service Technician Apprenticeship
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Service Technician apprentice, working with vehicles that use some of the most advanced technologies in the world. As a team member in our prestigious retailer, you will be involved in all aspects of vehicle maintenance, from routine services to complex diagnostics and repairs.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
Our apprenticeship is geared toward training the next generation of fully-fledged Service Technicians/Mechanics. Service Technicians/Mechanics service and repair light vehicles such as cars up to 3.5 tonnes. Service Technicians/Mechanics are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.
The duties of a Service Technician/Mechanic may include:
- Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
- Advising the Service Receptionists about required repairs.
- Producing time estimates.
- Maintaining repair and service records.
Requirements
We are looking for people with an interest in engineering and technology to thrive in this role. While full technical training will be provided, desired skills include problem solving, attention to detail and an aptitude for applied logic.
Key personal skills to demonstrate include:
- A willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Engineering interest
- Quality focus
- Personal responsibility and resilience
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade 4/C), Math's (grade 4/C), Two other subjects (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements: We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups such as female applicants or applicants from ethnic minorities.
English and maths guidance from the government changed on 11th February 2025. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and maths, but understands that some applicants aged 19+ may not have the advertised entry grades. These are desired but not essential for success. Applications specifically for candidates aged 19+ who have achieved a grade 3/D will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants aged 16-18 are subject to entry grades of 4 or above or equivalent as advertised.
What you'll learn 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.
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Training schedule: Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre. Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Jaguar Land Rover Academy in Leamington Spa to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals. In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Jaguar Land Rover Academy. This apprenticeship combines off-the-job training with on-the-job learning, and you will be supported every step of the way. On successful completion of the three-year programme, you will receive the following:
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
- Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- JLR specific certifications
Benefits
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding retail network. Your early development is carefully mapped through your apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification. Embedded within your training are the JLR global training materials. At the end of your apprenticeship programme, you'll undertake the JLR Level 2 assessment, the first step on the JLR internal learner journey. This is the grounding for your future development within the network and our Learner Management System. Excellence will guide you through your short-term, medium-term, and long-term career path.
Application Process
Application numbers for the JLR retail apprenticeship programme are high, so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We're not looking for the finished article; rather, we want to identify those people who are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process.
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Other requirements: We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups such as female applicants or applicants from ethnic minorities.
English and maths guidance from the government changed on 11th February 2025. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and maths, but understands that some applicants aged 19+ may not have the advertised entry grades. These are desired but not essential for success. Applications specifically for candidates aged 19+ who have achieved a grade 3/D will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants aged 16-18 are subject to entry grades of 4 or above or equivalent as advertised.
The closing date for this vacancy is 07/07/2026 and interviews are expected to be held week commencing 27/07/2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please do not contact the retailer. Inspiro Learning are the main point of contact for this vacancy and carry out the full recruitment service for the JLR network. Approaching the retailer directly will not always help your application. Due to the high number of applications, we cannot provide a timescale on when you are likely to receive a response. As most of our roles are recruited for on an ongoing basis, we will contact you if you are successful at progressing to the next step. It is not possible for us to contact every applicant individually. If you have not heard back on a specific vacancy but find another opportunity that is of interest to you, we welcome an additional application.
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About Jaguar Land Rover
JLR is the UK's largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. The company employs almost 38,000 people globally and supports around 275,000 more through our retailers, suppliers, and local businesses.
We recognise the importance in identifying talented people to become the next generation of professional retail employees and help us achieve our ambitious growth plans. We are looking for people who share our passion to join our highly successful retail apprenticeship programme.
Contact
Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038934.
Training provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
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