At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Motor Vehicle Apprentice and learn to maintain emergency vehicles.
- Company: Be part of the West Midlands Ambulance Service, dedicated to saving lives.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with competitive pay and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and supporting all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 15 £ per hour.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Apprentice Fleet Mechanic to join our well-established teams at our Sandwell Workshop on a 3.5 year contract. Successful applicants will complete a Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician – Light Vehicle (Level 3 qualification).
Applicants must have experience of working/participating within a team along with working in a vehicle maintenance environment as well as having a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths & English (or equivalent). If you are currently undertaking your GCSEs and are predicted the required grades for this post, please submit an application – please note, however, successful applicants will not be offered until confirmation of GCSE results are received.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY 2026.
Main duties of the job:
- To achieve Apprenticeship Standard - Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle).
- Attend all of the training sessions for the programme as necessary.
- Undertake any other required development work.
- Maintain a professional and effective working relationship with colleagues, operational staff and customers.
- Apply competencies learned at college back in the workplace under appropriate supervision.
- Comply with safe working practices.
- Receive visitors to the department in a professional, friendly manner while actively maintaining the security of the area.
- Communicate effectively in a clear, concise and professional manner.
- Act as an ambassador for the department and promote services.
- Undertake statutory training as required in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.
- In conjunction with other colleagues, ensure that security in the work environment is maintained.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate by senior staff.
- Assist in achieving the Trust’s objectives by carrying out duties in a courteous, confidential and sympathetic manner.
All duties and responsibilities must be undertaken, at all times, in compliance with the Trust's Policies and Procedures. This is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities; it is subject to change in line with developments within the Division/Trust and may be amended at any time to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: Minimum of 3 GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above including Maths and English.
- Experience: Experience of working/participating within a team; Experience of working in a vehicle maintenance environment.
- Skills and Knowledge: Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work under pressure; Good understanding of vehicles in general; A desire/interest to work in the vehicle maintenance field; Commitment to self-development and achievement of apprenticeship.
Employer name: West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust. £7.55 an hour, increasing from year 2 to national minimum wage.
Contact Details:
West Midlands Ambulance Service Recruitment Team
