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Light Vehicle Van Technician Apprenticeship
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.
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.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Requirements
- GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- Science (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
- Ability to travel to the place of employment daily.
- Apt for practical work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good customer handling skills.
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Responsibilities
- 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
- Salary will be at least the apprentice national minimum wage.
- Time away from working for specialist training.
- Study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Career paths include: Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians, Service Team Leader, Service Manager, After Sales Manager.
Application Process
- Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026.
- After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
About Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.
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MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED Reference code: VAC2000011031
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