Motor Transport Apprentice
MANCHESTER AIRPORTS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Manchester (M90 1QX)
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2026
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Summary
At Manchester Airport we're looking to recruit a Motor Transport Apprentice. The airport connects 30m+ passengers to 200 destinations yearly, is the UK's 4th largest, a top 20 European airport, supports 19,000 jobs and generates £7.75bn for the region.
- Wage
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£21,500 a year
- Training course
- Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (36.25 hours). Shifts to be confirmed.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
The role The key responsibilities for the Motor Transport Apprentice include:
- Actively seek to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Manchester Airport Group and how Motor Transport supports the business needs
- Ensure a consistent, proactive and enthusiastic approach to leaning both at college and in Motor Transport to guarantee personal development and a quality return for investment ensuring fulfilment of required curriculum and desired output
- Develop effective problem-solving skills with the ability to complete tasks using technical documents either from hard copy or soft copy when provided with the correct tools used in accordance applicable codes of practice
- Assist technicians when required with the inspection, service and repair of HGV, PCV and GSE in accordance with current legislation and industry best practice
- Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (Duties of Employees), ensuring safe practice is always adhered to.
- Complete maintenance documentation (hard or soft copy) in an accurate and timely manner
- Attend all appropriate training at Manchester Airport as set by the Workshop Manager or at the approved training college as set by a tutor
Where you'll work
Olympic House
Manchester Airport
Manchester
M90 1QX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
Training course
Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Level 3 This apprenticeship includes a mix of on-the-job training with Manchester Airport Group and off-the-job learning delivered by Total People. The Apprentice will work alongside a workplace mentor to develop practical engineering skills and gain experience maintaining and repairing HGV, PCV and GSE.
Off-the-job learning includes block release college sessions made up of classroom teaching and workshop activities. Learners will also receive support from a Total People tutor and use the OneFile e-portfolio system to track progress and complete assessments.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
What will make you successful in the role?
- 5 x GCSE's grade 4 and above (including Maths and English)
- Self-confident, enthusiastic and proactive
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Comfortable working as a team
- IT literate with MS Office (use of touchscreen mobile devises)
- Clean UK Driving Licence preferable
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We're building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We're on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there's space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you ? even if you don't think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We're committed to helping you perform at your best. At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women's Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.
About this employer
Airport
Company benefits
At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to creating environments in which our people can thrive.
You'll also have access to some great benefits including:
- Level 3 Bus & Coach Technician qualification
- 6% company contribution pension
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
After this apprenticeship
Fixed Term Contract leading to a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship. The industry offers excellent long-term career prospects, with recognised qualifications opening doors to higher?level positions and continued professional development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021467.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm)