HGV Apprentice Technician
Location: London, GB, HA4 0QH
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Programme title: HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) Technician Apprenticeship
Level: 3
Salary: Year 1 Under 18 - £17,888, Over 18 - £23,795
Year 3 - £27,352
Location: Ruislip, Greater London
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025
Want to be part of the team keeping London safe? Our 3-year HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) Technician Apprenticeship offers you the chance to be at the heart of the action, ensuring the London Fire Brigade’s iconic fire engines are always ready for duty.
About the programme
When blue lights flash and sirens blaze, London relies on its fire engines being roadworthy. You’ll learn how to be proactive and act safely so these critical vehicles are never out of action.
You'll be assigned a mentor who will guide you through your apprenticeship, teaching you how to service and repair HGV and specialist fire vehicles. Putting theory into practice, you'll work hands-on servicing and fixing issues on the 400+ vehicle London Fire Brigade fleet.
Based at Ruislip, you'll train alongside experienced technicians servicing a range of equipment from 32m turntable ladders to cutting-edge electric fire engines.
Using state-of-the-art tools, you'll become a specialist in complex fire engine repairs. It's challenging but hugely rewarding work upholding the readiness of emergency response vehicles across the capital.
There are also opportunities to get involved in defence equipment maintenance, support our Marine Fireboat team or go out on the road with our mobile repair crews.
This is a great time to join as we continue the process to modernise the fleet with renewable fuels, decarbonisation initiatives, cross-skilling schemes and more complex repairs. If you love solving technical challenges, you’ll love it here.
Your education/training
As part of your apprenticeship, you will study for an IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Level 3 qualification through Remit Training Academy.
Future prospects
By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have the skills and confidence to perform services and repairs on HGVs and specialist fire vehicles.
As a valued member of our team, you'll help contribute to over 1,400 vehicle service events annually. You may also have the opportunity to undertake higher-level qualifications and expand your skills into other areas such as light goods vehicles and electric vehicles. Additionally, you could develop your expertise in servicing and repairing specialist equipment, such as our 32m and 64m turntable ladders, Command Support Units, and Electric Zero Emissions pumping appliances.
What you’ll need
* 3 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
* Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
What you’ll get
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition, you’ll benefit from:
* Fully funded qualification
* Personal development training and opportunities
* Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
* Competitive pension scheme
* Employee share scheme
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.
Your career development
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
Closing dates
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
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