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Light Vehicle Van Technician Apprentice
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An excellent opportunity for an outgoing and proactive individual to work for a prestigious automotive company, developing skills in vehicle maintenance and repair while delivering exceptional customer service.
About the Role
As a Light Vehicle (Van) Technician, you will service and repair all systems within a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes, including engine and exhaust systems, air conditioning, and electronics. Work will range from replacing parts to solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment. With evermore-complex technologies, the tasks are constantly changing.
You will learn the key principles, practices, and skills that underpin the role before further developing and applying your skills in more complex situations.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Working towards a Level 3 Service and Maintenance Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship, you will learn the key principles, practices, and skills that underpin the role before further developing and applying your skills in more complex situations.
If you have an apt for practical work, like to work independently but at the same time operate as a member of a team, and offer good customer handling skills, then this could be the role for you!
Requirements
- GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- Science (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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Please ensure that you have the ability to travel to the place of employment daily and consider this in relation to potential wages. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Salary will be at least the apprentice national minimum wage.
About the Company
Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Mercedes-Benz. Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:
- Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians
- Service Team Leader
- Service Manager
- After Sales Manager
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