Fleet Apprentice Technician - Police Staff
Nottinghamshire Police
Nottingham (NG9 6DH)
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 16 June 2026)
Posted on 2 June 2026
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Summary
Candidate will work alongside our skilled Technicians, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a busy workshop environment, while also attending a local college. This apprenticeship will run for up to three years, giving the candidate the opportunity to develop their skills and achieve a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£21,090 to £22,938.00 per annum (pro-rata if part time)
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
To support the maintenance and repair of vehicles as part of a structured apprenticeship programme. The post holder will learn vehicle maintenance skills through supervised practical work, formal training, and on‑the‑job learning, while working safely and in line with all Health & Safety requirements for young persons.
Where you'll work
Venson Centre
Brailsford Way, Chilwell Meadows Business Park, Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 6DH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
- Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
- Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
- Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
- Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
- Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
- Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
- Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
- Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
- Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
- Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
- Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
- Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
- Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
- Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
- Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
- Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
- Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
- Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
- Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
- Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
- Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
- Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
- Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
- Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
Training schedule
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3-9)
- Maths (grade 3-9)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
Vetting Level - Recruitment - you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3-years, with less than 12-months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
About this employer
Nottinghamshire Police Apprentice scheme provides a variety of apprenticeships that allow the opportunity to studying for a range of professional qualifications. Apprentices learn a wide range of workplace skills and practical knowledge. As an apprentices in training you will undertake a structured training program of academic study with Vision West Notts College as well as develop on the job training to gain the required skills, knowledge to support you in your role.
Company benefits
- Pension scheme
- Support networks and wellbeing
- Annual leave starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Flexible and agile working where suitable
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
Further Progression Options: Vehicle Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Nottinghamshire Police
Darren Gladden
darren.gladden-porter@notts.police.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034534.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 16 June 2026)
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