Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover Southend Service Technician Apprenticeship in Southend-on-Sea

JLR is the UK's largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. The company employs almost 38,000 people globally and supports around 275,000 more through our retailers, suppliers, and local businesses. We recognise the importance of identifying talented people to become the next generation of professional retail employees and help us achieve our ambitious growth plans. We are looking for people who share our passion to join our highly successful retail apprenticeship programme.

Our apprenticeship is geared toward training the next generation of fully‑fledged Service Technicians/Mechanics. A Service Technician/Mechanic services and repairs light vehicles such as cars up to 3.5 tonnes and is trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.

The duties of a Service Technician/Mechanic may include:

• Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
• Advising the Service Receptionists about required repairs.
• Producing time estimates.
• Maintaining repair and service records.

Please note, the Service Technician/Mechanic role varies slightly by employer based upon the specific needs within the location. 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.

Qualifications required

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English, Maths and two other subjects are required. In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A – C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Equivalent grades include:

• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2 NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Personal qualities

We are looking for people with an interest in engineering and technology to thrive in this role. While full technical training will be provided, desired skills include problem solving, attention to detail and an aptitude for applied logic. Key personal skills to demonstrate include:

• A willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Engineering interest
• Quality focus
• Personal responsibility and resilience

Things to consider

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups such as female applicants or applicants from ethnic minorities.

Applicant criteria

English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11th February 2025. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths but understands that some applicants aged 19+ may not have the advertised entry grades. These are desired but not essential for success – applications specifically for candidates aged 19+ who have achieved a grade 3/D will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis. Applicants aged 16‑18 are subject to entry grades of a 4 or above or equivalent as advertised.

Application instructions

In order to be considered for this role, you are required to complete an online application via the link listed. Your online application will be forwarded to our specialist recruitment team. If you are successful in your application, they will talk to you directly and guide you through the next stages of application. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.