Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic- Land - Catterick

Babcock International; Catterick Garrison; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Catterick Garrison is offering a Technical Apprentice role focused on Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance. You'll develop essential skills while working on military equipment and gain a Level 3 qualification. Responsibilities include hands-on tasks with vehicles, understanding technical documentation, and adhering to safety regulations. Apprentices will benefit from structured personal development, holiday allowance, and competitive pension schemes.

Benefits

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Attractive overtime rates of pay

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English is required.
• Aptitude for mechanical or electrical components needed.
• Ability to work methodically and accurately is essential.
• Teamwork skills must be demonstrated.
• Knowledge of IT applications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical skills with hand tooling.
• Understand and repair a variety of military vehicles.
• Write reports on repairs and services performed.
• Follow health and safety regulations in all tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

IT knowledge

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English

Job description

As a Babcock Defence Support Group (DSG) Technical Apprentice on our Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, you'll work on a wide range of Military Land Equipment, tackling challenging and varied tasks in an exciting environment. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the armed forces have equipment they can depend on. No two days are the same as you provide vital services that assist critical military exercises and training. It's a chance to launch a career that makes a real difference to national security. Apprentices will be trained to a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard (Vehicle Mechanics) to achieve a fully accredited Level 3 qualification. The academic aspects of the apprenticeship will be delivered off‑site. The rest of the time, you'll be working from your selected home location, with opportunities to work from alternate sites for brief periods to broaden your overall experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical skills and skills working with hand tooling.
• Gain a full understanding of how machines work, including how to service, maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide range of military vehicles.
• Understand technical information and diagrams.
• Be able to write reports, describing the repairs and services you have carried out.
• Understand and follow health and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English.
• Able to demonstrate, through testing, an aptitude and understanding of mechanical or electrical components and engineering.
• Be capable of carrying out instructions accurately and methodically.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of IT.
• Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Personal Development & Benefits

• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal.
• Attractive overtime rates of pay.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development. It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career. Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.