Motor Vehicle Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026

Motor Vehicle Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone who holds a level 4 qualification or higher in a similar subject will not be eligible.

What will you be doing?

Working in our dynamic Automotive Importer Workshop, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair activities. You’ll develop strong technical skills by diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and performing routine servicing on our 6 VWG group brands vehicles using industry‑standard tools and diagnostic equipment. Alongside experienced technicians, you’ll be supported as you work towards your required level of qualification and automotive apprenticeship, giving you a recognised qualification and the practical expertise needed to build a successful career in the motor industry.

What do you need?

To be successful in this apprenticeship you'll enjoy hands‑on practical work, have an interest in how vehicles work and enjoy using problem-solving skills.

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English and meet the government eligibility criteria, including:

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must meet one of the specified residency criteria.
• You must not have more than six months professional experience in a similar role or hold a level 4 qualification or above in a related subject.
• You must not be on another government funded learning programme.

What's in it for you?

You’ll be working towards your level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship over 2 years to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts. As well as salary of £20,000, you'll also receive 27 days holiday – plus bank holidays, have access to our car schemes, pension scheme, employee well-being support, on-site restaurant and shopping discounts.

What's the assessment process?

Once you hit the apply button, you will be asked to submit an application form with CV and answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you. Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face-to-face interview where you will take part in a range of activities based on real life tasks. Successful candidates will be offered a place soon after the assessment centre for a September 2026 start. By applying you are agreeing to share your information with Bedford College, our apprenticeship training provider.

Our rewards and benefits

Join us and you’ll find a very different type of organisation. So, we’ll reward you with an attractive range of benefits, and we’ll recognise your personal commitments beyond work by protecting your wellbeing. We’ll also give you all the support and learning opportunities you need to develop a successful career with us.

• Annual leave
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Car schemes for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance*
• Healthcare cash plans*
• Mental wellbeing support
• Occupational health provision
• Paid volunteering days
• Sick pay at full rate of pay
• Income protection insurance
• Fuel card*
• Onsite restaurant, EV charging, parking and car wash
• Employee discounts portal
• Reduced ticket prices
• Employee referral scheme
• Additional wellbeing support
• Flexible financial security benefits
• Additional flexible benefits

* Please note that some benefits will differ by grade.

What inclusion means to us

We want everyone at Volkswagen Group UK to feel included. Why? Because unique voices and perspectives are vital for our future. And we know that enabling diverse teams to thrive, be creative, and be heard, leads to better business outcomes. That’s why we run various programmes to promote a diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory culture. And we’re proud of earning Inclusive Employers’ Gold accreditation in 2024. But there’s always more to do.

Our apprenticeship recruitment process

Here’s what you can expect:

1. Apply - Fill in the application form and send us your CV to apply.
2. Video interview questions - We’ll also ask you to answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you. You can give us a written version if that’s better for you.
3. Interview/Assessment centre - Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face-to-face interview or assessment centre, where you will take part in a range of activities based on real life tasks.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.