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Apprentice Mechanic - Fareham

Fareham Borough Council , Workshop · Council DepotFareham · posted 16 June 2026

Wage
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
17 August 2026
Positions
1

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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 

Your 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.

Where it leads

  • There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

About Fareham Borough Council , Workshop

Fareham Borough Council are looking for a new Mechanic Apprentice.

Things to consider

  • The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early

Skills they're looking for

Problem Solving SkillsTeamworkingCommunication Skills

Where you'll work

  • Council DepotFareham, PO16 8SP

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