Mechanic Apprentice

HIJOBS; Fort William; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport and shipping company in Fort William offers HGV Mechanic Apprentice opportunities to start a career. The role involves a three-year apprenticeship with training in Glasgow and working towards an SVQ Level 3 in Heavy Goods Maintenance. Candidates need to be eligible to work in the UK and should have or be working towards a car driving licence. Accommodation is provided during training, and the closing date for applications is July 18, 2025.

Benefits

Accommodation during training

Provision of meals during training

Full-time employment opportunity post-apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Entitlement to work in the UK.
• Hold a car driving licence or be working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Work full time at workshop facilities.
• Attend GTG Training in Glasgow on a weekly block release every 2 months.
• Receive training towards gaining SVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Heavy Goods Maintenance.
• Continue as a qualified HGV Mechanic post-apprenticeship.

Skills

Using tools and equipment in motor vehicle engineering

Reducing risks to health & safety

Maintaining working relationships

Facilitating individuals’ learning and development

Inspecting commercial vehicles

Diagnosing and rectifying commercial vehicle engine and component faults

Diagnosing and rectifying motor vehicle electrical unit and component faults

Job description

Fantastic Opportunity to start a career as a Truck and Trailer Mechanic. *** Ferguson Transport & Shipping is offering HGV Mechanic Apprentice opportunities at its modern, well-equipped Maintenance Facility in Corpach, Fort William ***

Ferguson Transport & Shipping is pleased to announce our 2025 HGV Mechanic Apprenticeship Opportunities

We are inviting candidates to apply for a three-year mechanic apprenticeship programme. In addition to working full time at our Workshop facilities in Corpach, Fort William you will attend GTG Training in Glasgow on a weekly block release every 2 months

Accommodation (including breakfast and evening meal) and travel is provided as part of the training programme whilst in Glasgow attending GTG.

You will be working towards gaining a SVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Heavy Goods Maintenance and continued full-time employment with Ferguson Transport & Shipping as a Mechanic.

Applicants must have: entitlement to work in the UK {No Visa Sponsorship available] and hold a car driving licence or be working towards this.

The Apprenticeship SVQ units to be completed include:

• Using tools and equipment in motor vehicle engineering
• Reducing risks to health & safety
• Maintaining working relationships
• Facilitating individuals’ learning and development
• Inspecting commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying commercial vehicle engine and component faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying motor vehicle electrical unit and component fault

Apprentices are supported internally by our qualified HGV Mechanics, putting their new skills and knowledge to good use on our HGV units, trailers and plant & machinery.

Regular assessments by a GTG assessor is carried out through practical observation in the workplace, along with online tests and job card evidence.

Following the formal apprenticeship training, the qualified Apprentice will continue as a qualified HGV Mechanic with Ferguson Transport & Shipping in Corpach, Fort William.

Closing date for applications – Friday 18th July 2025