Apprentice Vehicle Maintenance Technician

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Rotherham (S65 1ST)

Closes in 14 days (Sunday 10 August 2025)

Posted on 25 July 2025

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen within our Transport section for an Apprentice Vehicle Technician, based at our Workshop in Rotherham. The successful candidate will work with qualified skilled Motor Vehicle Technicians during their training and will work towards achieving NVQ level three in Vehicle Engineering.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary: First year: £14,526, Second & third year from £14,526 to £23,491 (depending on age)

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Mon – Thursday 07:30 – 15:30, Friday 07:30 – 15:00 College Day to be determined - hours for that may differ to the above

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Whilst undertaking a college course as part of this apprenticeship, you will undertake the below tasks with appropriate supervision: 
  • Carry out to a high standard preventative maintenance and servicing on South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue vehicles, plant and equipment. 
  • Diagnosis and repair of faults on South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue vehicles, plant or equipment using manufacturers in house electronic diagnostic equipment. 
  • Work towards developing knowledge of water pumps (fire pumps) and other service-related equipment.
  • Where necessary attend defected vehicles at the vehicle base. 
  • Complete all documentation as required by management, in conjunction with repairs or maintenance carried out on South Yorkshire.
  • Fire and Rescue vehicles, plant or equipment 
    Attend training courses, both technical and personal development either in-house or at manufacturers’ premises occasionally requiring overnight stay.

Where you'll work

Chesterton Way
Eastwood Trading Estate
Rotherham
S65 1ST

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
  • The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
  • Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
  • The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
  • Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
  • Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
  • Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
  • Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
  • Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
  • To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

Training schedule

On-the-Job training to take place in our workshops: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Workshop, Eastwood Trading Estate, Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham, S65 1ST.

Off-the-job training will take place at GTA Doncaster, one day per week.

Rands Lane Industrial Estate, Armthorpe, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN3 3DY 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Cat B (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

To be considered for this role you must be: A highly motivated individual Committed to working as a team to achieve objectives Minimum 16 years old Demonstrate a passion for the motor vehicle industry Hold a full driving licence or willing to work towards this during the apprenticeship period. Able to meet minimum Qualifications in Maths and English (see below): English GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent Mathematics GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent

About this employer

We provide a service to the public, with the aim of keeping South Yorkshire Safer & Stronger.

https://www.syfire.gov.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Paid employment whilst training Access to a local government pension scheme Annual leave allowance Free gym access on various sites Cycle to work scheme Access to Blue Light discounts Workshop tools and clothing supplied

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Employment beyond the 3-year apprenticeship cannot be guaranteed. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Jamie Dickson

jdickson@syfire.gov.uk

07767 044701

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333889.

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