Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprentice

Assist and learn service and repair maintenance tasks on a wide range of airport vehicles including, but not limited to Ground Support Equipment, Buses, Fire Vehicles, Snow Clearing Equipment, and light and heavy vehicles including 4X4’s and Agricultural Equipment  Learn and use a fleet management system   Work closely with in accordance with BAL H&S policy   Undertake driving duties on and off site to assist with Motor Transport Department Learn how to conduct emergency repairs, heavy recoveries, and snow equipment repairs 

Training:

This is a 3 year Apprenticeship delivered as block release. The College element is for 5x 2 week blocks per year. The work based units will start from January 2026. 

Delivered at our Advanced Motor Vehicle Centre in Parkway Bristol with City of Bristol College.

Training Outcome:

All apprentices are guaranteed a role at the end of their apprenticeship if their performance meets the requirements. Once the apprenticeship has been completed, progression will be working in the motor transport team at Bristol Airport. 

Employer Description:
We’re Always Aiming High, leading the way and having pride in what we do. Following approval of our 12mppa planning application, Bristol Airport has an unprecedented period of change ahead with capital investment of £400m+. The ultimate vision – to be everyone’s favourite airport, delivering a future we can be proud of.

Working Hours :
If you are aged 19 or over, the role is shift based, meaning you’ll work 4 12-hour day shifts, 06.00 - 18.00 hours followed by four days off. If you’re under the age of 19, you’ll work Monday – Friday 08.00 - 16.00 hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Initiative