Light Vehicle Apprentice
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Company Name: ARR Craib Transport
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 14/11/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Aberdeen, AB21 0GL
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Ref: VAC-17159
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Start Date: 01/12/2025
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Working Week: Monday-Friday
Brief Description
Remit are recruiting on behalf of Trossachs, who are searching for talented people to join their team as Light Vehicle Service Technician Apprentice. As a light Vehicle Service Technician, you will work under the supervision of qualified technicians to gain hands-on experience
Vacancy Detail
This role provides structured on-the-job Training alongside formal study, allowing you to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience needed to become a qualified light vehicle mechanic
TYPICAL DAY
• Assist in carrying out routine servicing and maintenance on a wide range of light vehicles.
• Learn to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using specialist tools and equipment.
• Support senior technicians in inspecting vehicles to ensure they meet road safety and environmental requirements
• Develop knowledge of vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, and steering.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed in line with workplace procedures.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.
• Keep the workshop clean, organised, and safe.
Training is not all hands-on; we believe that learning to use a computer and understanding the theory behind the role is as important as using a spanner.
Qualifications Required
Must have 5 qualifications at National 5 level, these must include Maths, English, and a Science. Predicted grades will be taken into consideration.
On-the-job training will be carried out in the employer’s workshop alongside your workplace mentor.
Off-the-job training will typically be a one-week block release at college.
You will build portfolios to record training, experience, and skills gained throughout your apprenticeship. You will be expected to self-study, and with the combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training, you will be working towards the Modern Apprenticeship Framework standards for Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, including Core Skills.
Skills Required
The successful applicant will be confident, self-motivated, and keen to work as part of a team. Having an interest in working in the automotive and engineering industries, with an inquisitive nature and a desire to fix things, is just as important as academic achievements.