Vacancy details

Reference Number
VAC2000052939
Closing Date

Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Planned Start Date
Salary
£27,261 a year
Related Course
Autocare Technician - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Apprenticeship Area
Engineering and manufacturing
Training Course
Autocare technician (level 2)
Apprenticeship Standard
Autocare technician

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your mechanical skills to work on the specialised equipment on emergency service vehicles.

EMAS are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Fleet Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop, starting in October / November 2026.

This is an exciting role with hands on training and outstanding long-term career prospects.
Duties will include:

  • Routine servicing and vehicle maintenance
  • Brakes, suspension, clutches and other mechanical repairs
  • Vehicle inspections and health checks
  • Diagnostics and fault finding
  • Learning to use modern workshop equipment and diagnostic technology
  • Keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe
  • Supporting the wider workshop team

Vacancy information

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, with a 30 min lunch.
37.5 hours per week.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • GCSE Maths and English 3 (Essential)

Candidates will work towards achieving the Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard at level 2. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications. Autocare technician / Skills England

The programme lasts for 24 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 16 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment Includes: On-going assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2.

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components: Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice).

Each apprentice will achieve the following:

  • Autocare Technician Level 2 (ST0499)
  • Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF 
  • Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QCF 

Possible progression route onto Light Vehicle Technician Level 3 Standard Fast-track qualification at 12 months.

Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship.

On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a Autocare technician anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year. (Current offer to our qualified vehicle technicians with C1 category driving licence is Full NHS B5 plus recruitment and retention payment plus unsocial hours payments approx. £40k.)

Employer information

Our Fleet Services and Vehicle Logistics team keep our vehicles on the road. They are responsible for ensuring all vehicles, including our life-saving ambulances, are safe, efficient, and effective. 

EMAS has a fleet of over 700 vehicles - emergency ambulances, fast response cars, specialised and driver training vehicles, and urgent care and patient transport vehicles.

Vacancy location

Address Details:

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Sherwood Park Resource Center Sherwood Park Willow Drive
Annesley
NG15 0DP