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JLR Swindon Service Technician Apprenticeship
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, working with vehicles that use some of the most advanced technologies in the world.
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. They are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.
Requirements
- Interest in engineering and technology
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Aptitude for applied logic
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Quality focus
- Personal responsibility and resilience
- GCSE in English (grade 4)
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
- Applicants aged 16-18 are subject to entry grades of a 4 or above or equivalent as advertised. Applications specifically for candidates aged 19+ who have achieved a grade 3/D will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities
- Servicing vehicles– carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
- Advising the Service Receptionists about required repairs
- Producing time estimates
- Maintaining repair and service records
- 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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Benefits
- Full technical training provided
- Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training.
- Study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- 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.
- All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
- Personal, dedicated mentor support
- On successful completion of the three year programme, you will receive:
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
- Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- JLR specific certifications
- Potential for earnings to increase over time
- Opportunities to develop your career within an expanding retail network
- Early development is carefully mapped through your apprenticeship journey
- Learning focused toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification
- Embedded within your training are the JLR global training materials.
- On completion, undertake the JLR Level 2 assessment, the first step on the JLR internal learner journey.
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Application Process
- The closing date for this vacancy is 7/7/2026.
- Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 01/09/2026.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
- Apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
About Jaguar Land Rover
We are looking for people with an interest in engineering and technology to thrive in this role. We're not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that 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.
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.
Contact
- Inspiro Learning are the main point of contact for this opportunity and carry out the full recruitment service for this employer.
- The contact for this apprenticeship is: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
- The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037213.
- Please do not contact the retailer. 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. 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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