Apprentice Mechanic - Fareham

As an Apprentice Fleet Technician, you will join the Council’s Streetscene Transport Repair Unit, supporting the maintenance and repair of a wide range of fleet vehicles, including Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), light vehicles, and specialist equipment.

 

You will work as part of a skilled team, gaining hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance (Heavy).

Your role will involve learning how to ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and compliant with UK legislation, while developing technical skills across a variety of vehicle systems.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting with safety inspections on HGVs, light vehicles, trailers, and plant equipment Supporting servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and defect rectification on fleet vehicles Helping prepare vehicles for MOT to meet legislative standards Learning to use diagnostic equipment to identify faults across vehicle systems Assisting with specialist repairs including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems Completing records and updating fleet management systems for compliance Working in line with Health & Safety and Council procedures at all times 

Training:

Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 10,000 learners annually and working with over 3000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective. Upon completion of this 36 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Heavy) apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Fareham Borough Council are looking for a new Mechanic Apprentice.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday (Shifts provided on a rota basis - Early Shift: 5:45am-1:45pm Late Shift: 8am- 4pm)

Skills:
Problem Solving Skills,Teamworking,Communication Skills