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Mechanic Apprentice

Whitestar Travel · 1B DAVY DRIVE, NORTH WEST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PETERLEE, SR8 2JF

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Salary
£16,640 a year
Level
Advanced
Course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Closing date
28 Aug 2026
Start date
7 Sept 2026
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
40 hours
Working week
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Positions
1

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Mechanic Apprentice to join our busy workshop team at Whitestar Travel. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in vehicle maintenance and repairs who is looking to start a rewarding career in the motor industry.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE · English · 4-9 · Essential
  • GCSE · Maths · 4-9 · Essential

Things to consider

There is the slight potential of working outside. 

About Whitestar Travel

Whitestar Travel based in Peterlee, County Durham, with a busy vehicle workshop specialising in vehicle diagnostics, repairs and paintwork. Alongside maintaining our own fleet, we also carry out work on a wide range of customer vehicles.

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000046909 · Posted 7 Aug 2026