Eden Tyres are currently seeking a Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join their garage .This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects. The comprehensive programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive product training as well as building up confidence and gaining valuable work experience whilst undertaking the role.
Duties will include:
Working alongside qualified Technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
Producing estimates
Carrying out diagnostics
Warranty work
Assisting with MOT’s on vehicles
Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Training:
Candidates will work towards achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3
They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications
The programme lasts for 36 months
The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 24 separate weeks to carry out skills training
Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace
Candidates will be expected to engage in self-directed learning outside of normal working hours, which will be monitored and tracked through an online e-portal
Assessment Includes:
On-going assessment of soft skills and behaviours
A behaviour assessment
Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2
This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components:
Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress)
Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice)
Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice)
Training Outcome:
Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Eden Tyres & Servicing (Eden Tyres Ltd) is a family-founded automotive service provider based in the East Midlands. Since launching its first branch in Derby in 1981, the company has expanded to around 24–25 modern, full-service garages across the region
Known as one of the UK’s largest independent tyre retailers, Eden Tyres also operates a thriving wholesale division—together distributing over 600,000 tyres annually and keeping a vast inventory in stock.
Eden Tyres offers comprehensive services, including tyre fitting (covering everything from budget to premium brands), MOT testing, car servicing, wheel alignment, brakes, air‑conditioning, batteries, diagnostics, exhausts, suspension, and EV/hybrid services.
Their award‑winning approach (including being named Independent Retailer of the Year 2025) emphasizes modern workshops, transparent pricing, and user-friendly features like online booking and mobile tyre fitting.Working Hours :Monday 8:30am- 5:30pm with 1 hour dinner
Tuesday 8:30am- 5:30pm with 1 hour dinner
Wednesday 8:30am -12:30pm
Thursday 8:30am- 5:30pm with 1 hour dinner
Friday 8:30am- 5:30pm with 1 hour dinner
Saturday 8:30am- 12:30pmSkills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.
Every day is different within the Service department.
As a Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice, some of your duties will include:
Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults
Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.
Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined
Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection
Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment
Undertaking repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records
Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this three year training programme.
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand.
Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
Interest in vehicle engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.Training: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.
Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.
On successful completion of the three year programme, you will receive the following:
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Brand specific certifications
Training Outcome:
Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes
Employer Description:Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry.
The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
This apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to develop a career within the construction sector, offering you the chance to develop skills and specialisations that are highly sought. Within this role you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the implementation of various methods to examine construction materials. Through training and development provided you will work towards excellence in the following areas:
Carrying out sampling and testing of construction materials, soils, aggregates and concrete in line with Standards and customers specification.
Carrying out a point of work risk assessment
Checking that equipment to be used is in calibration and if broken or damaged this is reported to line manager immediately.
Entering and completing on appropriate sheets all records, readings and results that arise from the procedure being carried out.
Communicating clear instructions to site teams based on a thorough understanding of Client specification and expectationsProvide clear and concise data to demonstrate compliance
Carrying out testing using equipment checked for calibration to demonstrate compliance
Delivering daily/weekly work programmes with site teams
Maintaining detailed site diary
Maintaining personal CPD record and CV to demonstrate career development
Carrying out any other relevant duties as requested from time to time.
Training:At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Materials Testing Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at BAM Nuttall who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!Training Outcome:BAM Nuttall Limited are committed to developing emerging talent. Individuals can use the apprenticeship plans to jumpstart a successful career in a skilled industry through on-the-job training and online study. Our goal is to transform you into a fully competent technician, ideally open to accepting a full-time, permanent position within the team, with opportunities for progression in the future. BAM care about your future and will work closely with you to ensure any areas of the business you want to progress into is made possible. We have many apprentices in BAM who have progressed their careers and are achieving great things in the world of construction. Through practical training on the job, you can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as manufacturing, construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors. This apprenticeship program also serves as a stepping-stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech). This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Apprenticeship, enabling you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions.Employer Description:
BAM Ritchies is the ground engineering division of BAM Nuttall We provide fully integrated services for a wide range of customers – both public and private sector, from small local projects to national critical infrastructure.
We were named Contractor of the Year at the Ground Engineering awards 2021, and with over 60 years, we’ve built a reputation as the go-to ground engineering team for complex problem solving and best-value, sustainable delivery – with no surprises.
The Royal BAM Group is one of Europe’s largest construction companies, employing 20,000 people globally, with an annual turnover of £7 billion.
Their purpose is to create sustainable environments that enhance peoples’ lives.
“We’re driven by a desire to deliver outcomes for clients and their customers, in a way that modernises the industry. We use digital engineering, a net zero carbon approach, placing sustainability and great people, at the heart of our organisation. We strive to enhance the lives of people and in the communities where we work.” - Ian Parish, Managing Director.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PMSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Frequent conversion includes turning new vehicles into welfare, racking/utility, command centre, rescue/blue light and onboard power systems. With more mechanical work being undertaken on welfare units with servicing, maintenance, generator repair, running gear servicing, and fuel system repair/replacement.
Automotive electrical fitter:
This role involves the installation and maintenance of the following equipment, but not limited to, below:
12V Auxiliary batteries
12V Charging systems, including DCDC converters and split charge contactors
12/48V – 240V Power inverters
12/48V Control/monitoring systems
12V Accessories, including but not limited to, handwash units, parking sensors, additional lighting, warning equipment, and extraction fans
Solar panels installation includes isolation switches and solar controllers
Wiring of consumer units, including MCB, RCD’s etc.
Wiring up of 240V sockets and switches
Position, assemble, install, and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications
Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment
Replace, repair, or remove components in electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition
Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in electrical plant and equipment
Skills required:
The role would include the regular use of the following skillsets:
Soldering of wiring, either new connections or connections to existing wires.
Terminal crimping, from smaller ferrules to larger battery cable crimps.
Measuring and marking of drilling/mounting points.
Drilling of multiple materials, wood, plastic, and metal.
Measuring of voltage, resistance, current etc.
Following drawings and wiring diagrams/schematics.
Stripping of vehicle panels and interiors.
Following health and safety guidelines.
Using hand and power tools to complete installation work.
Fault finding skills and logical thinking.
Basic metal working skills to mount equipment.
Ability to identify different cable types.
Ability to identify electrical components.
Training:Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
Day release.
You will undertake Maintenance and operations engineering technician electrical Level 3 Standard.
Maintenance and operations engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience. Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.Employer Description:Lyndon Systems Ltd is one of the UK’s leading vehicle conversion companies based in Doncaster, specialising in welfare vans, minibuses, and bespoke work vehicles. We operate across two production sites and a mobile division, with ISO 9001:2015 certification and plans to implement ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 as part of an Integrated Management System (IMS). Our dedicated safety and quality team is committed to building a culture where people and the planet come first.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 08:00 to 17:00. Friday, 08:00 to 14:30.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
