Apprentice Auto-Electrical Vehicle Maintenance Technician
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Company: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
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Location: Rotherham, S65 1ST
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000021192
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Application Deadline Date: 08/04/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 15:30, Friday 07:30 - 15:00. College day to be determined - hours for that may differ to the above.
Brief Description
An opportunity has arisen within our Transport section for an Apprentice Auto- Electrical Vehicle Maintenance 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.
Training to be Provided
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - light vehicle Level 3.
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.
Future Prospects
Employment beyond the 3-year apprenticeship cannot be guaranteed.
Vacancy Detail
- Carry out to a high standard preventative maintenance and electrical installation 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
Other Information
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.