Apprentice Vehicle Technician
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Company: MiD Engineering
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Location: WANTAGE, OX12 8NQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000032162
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.
Brief Description
One of the key reasons to join is the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience in a real workshop environment. Rather than learning only theory, apprentices are immersed in day-to-day engineering tasks, developing valuable technical skills that employers across the industry highly respect.
Training to be Provided
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 18 months)
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
- Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 605 hours of off-the-job training during their
apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
- Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge assessment
- Practical observation
- Professional discussion
Future Prospects
Career prospects at MiD Engineering are strong for an apprentice, especially if you’re interested in the automotive and engineering industry. While it’s a smaller, specialist business, that actually works in your favour in several ways:
Progression within the company
Because MiD Engineering is a specialist Land Rover workshop, apprentices can develop deep, niche expertise. Over time, you could progress from:
* Apprentice → Junior Technician
* Technician → Senior/Master Technician
With experience, you may also take on more responsibility such as diagnostics, complex repairs, or even supervising newer apprentices.
Specialist skill development
MiD Engineering focuses almost entirely on Land Rover vehicles, meaning you build **highly specialised skills**. This is valuable because:
* The business works on everything from classic models to modern vehicles ([MID 2025][1])
* You gain experience in diagnostics, repairs, and advanced systems
* Specialist knowledge makes you more employable across the industry
Wider career opportunities
The skills you gain can open doors beyond MiD Engineering. For example:
* Working at larger dealerships or networks linked to Jaguar Land Rover
- Moving into roles like vehicle technician, diagnostic specialist, or service advisor
- Progressing into higher-level apprenticeships or an engineering role
- Large automotive apprenticeship pathways are designed to develop long-term careers, combining hands-on work with structured training and progression routes ([jaguarlandroverretailerapprenticeships.co.uk][2]).
- Long-term career growth
With experience, you could eventually:
- Earn higher salaries as a qualified technician
- Move into workshop management or specialist roles
Starting at MiD Engineering gives you:
- Real, hands-on experience
- Specialist expertise in a respected brand
- A clear pathway into a long-term engineering career
It’s a strong foundation, especially if you want a practical, skill-based career in the automotive industry.
Vacancy Detail
- Assisting with routine vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs
- Learning to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
- Supporting restoration and rebuild projects on Land Rover vehicles
- Using workshop tools and equipment safely and correctly
- Carrying out basic tasks such as oil changes, brake checks, and tyre work
- Keeping the workshop clean, organised, and safe
- Following instructions from experienced engineers and supervisors
- Recording work completed and maintaining service records
- Learning and applying health and safety procedures at all times
- Developing technical skills through hands-on experience and training
Other Information
In our rural location, we can assist with lifts from Wantage town centre.