Apprentice Multi Vehicle Technician

An opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Multi Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Services Team here at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.  We are looking for an individual who is interested in learning and developing practical and technical skills whilst undertaking an apprenticeship training programme delivered by Remit, through the Scania Academy.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service operates a fleet of 99 'Red Fleet' vehicles, 130 support vehicles and associated equipment. The fleet is a combination of LGV Fire Appliances, light commercial and cars. The Service currently maintains the fleet through our internal workshop facility based at Service Headquarters in Winsford.

As part of the apprenticeship programme the successful candidate will be registered on the heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician apprenticeship and will be required to travel to Loughborough (LE12 9YB) to undertake training comprising of 6 x 1-week blocks per year, (every 2 months) where you will be required to stay in overnight accommodation (4 nights).  It will be the successful candidates responsibility to travel to and from Loughborough although accommodation and travel expenses will be funded by the Service.

As part of the apprenticeship and whilst developing your skills and knowledge you will support our technicians to offer an efficient and competitive vehicle maintenance service to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

You will be forward thinking, adaptable and have the ability to work in an organised and methodical way to analyse and solve problems.   You will be able to demonstrate mechanical skills and communicate both orally and in writing. 

Applicants must have:

• Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) or functional skills level 2 equivalent.

• Be reliable, flexible, diligent and be a good time keeper

• Have an understanding of heavy vehicle technologies

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

• Ability to work as part of a team.

Find out more information about the apprenticeship and Scania partnership.

For further details about the role, a full Job Description and an Application Form please use the links below or contact the recruitment team recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Job description

General information

Application Form

Please return completed application forms to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications - Tuesday 14 May 2024 5pm

Please quote job reference 42/23/MVT on your application.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.