Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Vehicle Mechanics)

Getting In Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. This role is perfect for those looking to kickstart a career in vehicle mechanics while contributing to national security. As an apprentice, you will gain a Level 3 qualification and develop essential skills in servicing and maintaining military vehicles. With a blend of academic learning and hands-on experience, you will become proficient in diagnosing and repairing a variety of vehicles. If you're passionate about mechanics and eager to make a difference, this apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Apprentices will achieve a fully accredited Level 3 qualification.
• Develop practical skills with hand tooling and understanding of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital services for military exercises and training.
• Service, maintain, diagnose, and repair military vehicles.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

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Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Vehicle Mechanics)

Apply From: 29/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by GTG TRAINING LIMITED

Employer

Babcock International

Vacancy Description

• 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.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Vehicle Mechanics)

Employer Description

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Vacancy Location

Ashchurch GL20 8LZ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000312314

Key Dates

Apply From

29/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-10 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Your apprenticeship will follow the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician standard to qualify with an Advanced Apprenticeship.

During your apprenticeship, in both an academic setting and through practical experience in the workplace, you will:

• 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.

Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to gain extra professional competencies.

Learning Provider

GTG TRAINING LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

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