Apprentice Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Post Title: Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Contract: Temporary for the duration of the 3- year Apprenticeship (until qualification achieved) Please note that a permanent fully qualified position cannot be guaranteed on completion of the Apprenticeship.
Salary: First year: £14,526, Second & third year from £14,526 to £23,491 (depending on age)
Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week
Work Pattern: Mon – Thursday 07:30 – 15:30, Friday 07:30 – 15:00
Including College Qualification
Location: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Workshop, Eastwood Trading Estate, Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham, S65 1ST
College attendance to be 1 day per week at GTA Group Training Association, Rands Lane Industrial Estate, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3DY
(Hours and day of attendance TBC)
Closing Date for Applications 23:59 hours on 10/08/25
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.
Each level of the training must be completed and exams passed during the three-year apprenticeship.
It would be desirable to hold a full driving licence, however, in order to complete the apprenticeship programme and progress to a fully qualified position a driving licence is an essential requirement and the ability to pass the appropriate South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Driving Assessment.
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 diagnosic 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.
Key Benefits:
• Paid employment whilst training on-the job and studying
• Access to a local government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave.
• Free gym access on various sites
• A transparent and collaborative team culture
• A cycle to work scheme
• Access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies(blue light card)
• Workshop tools and clothing supplied
• A career in an emergency service organisation
• The opportunity to join the Transave uk credit union
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
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):
o English GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent
o Mathematics GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent
For more information about the role contact Jamie Dickson: 07767044701 or Shaun Foulds: 01142532671.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 10/08/25
All apprentices are paid at the basic apprentice rate for the first year and the second and third year are paid dependent on their age in line with government guidelines and minimum wage requirements. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.
You will be offered the option of enrolling onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
Contract: Temporary for the duration of the 3- year Apprenticeship (until qualification achieved) Please note that a permanent fully qualified position cannot be guaranteed on completion of the Apprenticeship.
Salary: First year: £14,526, Second & third year from £14,526 to £23,491 (depending on age)
Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week
Work Pattern: Mon – Thursday 07:30 – 15:30, Friday 07:30 – 15:00
Including College Qualification
Location: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Workshop, Eastwood Trading Estate, Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham, S65 1ST
College attendance to be 1 day per week at GTA Group Training Association, Rands Lane Industrial Estate, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3DY
(Hours and day of attendance TBC)
Closing Date for Applications 23:59 hours on 10/08/25
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.
Each level of the training must be completed and exams passed during the three-year apprenticeship.
It would be desirable to hold a full driving licence, however, in order to complete the apprenticeship programme and progress to a fully qualified position a driving licence is an essential requirement and the ability to pass the appropriate South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Driving Assessment.
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 diagnosic 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.
Key Benefits:
• Paid employment whilst training on-the job and studying
• Access to a local government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave.
• Free gym access on various sites
• A transparent and collaborative team culture
• A cycle to work scheme
• Access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies(blue light card)
• Workshop tools and clothing supplied
• A career in an emergency service organisation
• The opportunity to join the Transave uk credit union
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
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):
o English GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent
o Mathematics GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent
For more information about the role contact Jamie Dickson: 07767044701 or Shaun Foulds: 01142532671.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 10/08/25
All apprentices are paid at the basic apprentice rate for the first year and the second and third year are paid dependent on their age in line with government guidelines and minimum wage requirements. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.
You will be offered the option of enrolling onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
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