A vehicle mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing cars, vans, and other vehicles to ensure they are safe and functioning properly. The role involves diagnosing mechanical problems, replacing faulty parts, carrying out routine servicing, and using specialist tools and diagnostic equipment. Vehicle mechanics might work in independent garages, for car dealerships, or fleet maintenance companies. The job often requires good practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and up-to-date knowledge of motor vehicle technology, including electronic systems. Training typically starts with an apprenticeship or college course, followed by on-the-job experience. This career can offer progression to senior technician or workshop supervisor roles.
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FIVEWAYS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED
( Added 29 Jul 2022 - 2 positions available )
The primary purpose of the role is to work under the direction of the Maintenance Manager to ensure that all vehicle maintenance and MOT duties are carried out promptly, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturer's guidance and the applicable health & safety rules. The apprentice will assisting qualified staff in all servicing and MOT work.
Closing date: in 15 days
Possible start date: 06 Jan 2026
HUNTER VEHICLES LTD
( Added 05 Sep 2023 - 2 positions available )
Hunter Vehicles are offering an amazing opportunity for you to work as part of a team specialising in the service and repair of commercial vehicles of all sizes.
Closing date: in 15 days
Possible start date: 06 Jan 2026
AUTO MOTOR EXCELLENCE
( Added 28 Sep 2023 - 3 positions available )
The role of the Apprentice Vehicle Technician is to maintain, service, diagnose and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard. You will typically work with passenger cars and Light Commercial Vehicles of no more than 3.5 metric tonnes. Our team are experienced technicians who are enthusiastic about developing talent in this field.
Closing date: in 15 days
Possible start date: 06 Jan 2026
THURSTON ENGINEERING LTD
( Added 22 Feb 2024 - 2 positions available )
A great opportunity to join the team and learn the day-to-day processes of a busy engineering workshop. Working alongside skilled engineers you will progress to be conversant with all processes and machinery. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to become a valuable player in this specialist world learning valuable skills.
Closing date: in 15 days
Possible start date: 06 Jan 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 60 positions available )
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) means being fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams. You'll be paid to study, gain practical skills and use highly sophisticated equipment. Prior to that you'll spend time in active service as either a Marine Engineer Submariner or Weapon Engineer Submariner.
Closing date: in 7 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 70 positions available )
As an Engineering Technician Communications and Information Systems Specialist (Submariner) you'll be part of the elite Silent Service and a central member of your vessel’s engineering team. Using ultramodern radio and satellite systems to communicate with off-vessel command, you’re key to tactical and strategic communications.
Closing date: in 7 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
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