Apprentice Automotive Technician – Earn While You Learn

About the role

This three‑year Modern Apprenticeship offers hands‑on experience in a busy garage workshop while you work towards an SCQF Level 7 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. You will split your time between on‑site work and week‑long blocks of classroom training at the GTG Training centre.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with vehicle servicing, MOT preparation and routine maintenance.
• Remove, replace and overhaul major components such as brakes, suspension and engine parts.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults and other vehicle faults using appropriate tools.
• Inspect light vehicles and conduct chassis and engine diagnostics.
• Maintain a safe, tidy workshop environment and follow health‑and‑safety procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum National 4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and a Science or Technical subject.
• Strong desire to start a career in the automotive sector.
• Proactive, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.

Required skills

• Vehicle servicing and MOT preparation.
• Component removal, replacement and overhaul.
• Electrical fault diagnostics.
• Use of automotive tools and measuring devices.
• Inspection of light vehicles, chassis and engine diagnostics.

What we offer

• Earn a salary while you learn.
• Dedicated mentors from GTG Training and the host garage.
• Progression to a recognised SCQF Level 7 qualification.
• Opportunity to start a long‑term career in automotive engineering.