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Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Porsche Centre Guildford
PORSCHE RETAIL GROUP LIMITED
Guildford (GU1 1BD)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
Posted on 2 October 2026
Summary
The role of a vehicle service technician is to maintain, service, and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard. This apprenticeship programme is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career with the Porsche brand. Duties include servicing vehicles by carrying out checks and maintenance and repairing and replacing faulty parts.
Wage: £22,565 a year
Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. In your 3rd year, you will be expected to work Saturdays on a rota basis.
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Service technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features. The role will vary by the employer based upon the specific needs of the location, but the position typically involves:
- Developing an understanding of workshop equipment
- Advising the service receptionists about required repairs
- Producing time estimates
- Maintaining repair and service records
Where you'll work
Woodbridge Meadows Guildford GU1 1BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: CALEX UK LTD
Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
What you'll learn
- 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
The programme lasts for at least 36 months (3 years) and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You will be employed by Porsche Retail Group Ltd, and attend weeklong block training at the Calex UK Training Academy in Slough. Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced coaches, as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules. Your development is supported through your apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry.
Qualification: Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Before the Standard is met: All apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
Requirements: You will be expected to hold a full driving licence by the end of your apprenticeship.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this employer
Porsche Retail Group (PRG), headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, is wholly owned by Porsche Germany. We operate Porsche Centres, Service Centres, and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre across London and the South-East. Driven by the Porsche DNA, we share a passion for sports cars, excellence, and challenging the status quo. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained teams are dedicated to delivering an exceptional purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience for Porsche customers.
The biggest ‘Destination Porsche’ centre in Europe. Located in the vibrant Guildford area, this fantastic centre is just a stone’s throw away from a local fitness centre and a bustling retail park. This centre also offers the convenience of free nearby parking and a short walk to Guildford train station.
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After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Continued comprehensive training and support, as you progress from apprentice to Porsche-qualified Technician to Master Technician.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: CALEX UK LTD
Reference code: VAC2000056266
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