South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Vehicle Technician - Wimborne, Dorset
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Apprentice Automotive Technician
The Apprentice Automotive Technician will undertake a Level 3 apprenticeship programme while supporting the maintenance and repair of the Trust’s fleet vehicles and associated equipment under supervision.
Working within the Fleet/Operations function, the post holder will assist in delivering safe, compliant, and effective vehicle maintenance in line with legislative requirements, Trust policies, and manufacturer guidelines. The role focuses on developing the technical skills, knowledge, and behaviours required of a qualified automotive technician to contribute to maximising vehicle availability and minimising operational downtime.
The post holder will work in a structured learning environment, combining practical workshop experience with formal technical training and demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous development.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, and following appointment into a substantive Vehicle Technician role, the post holder will participate in a 7-day service operating model, including weekend working as required to support operational fleet availability. This requirement is reflected within the overall salary and remuneration package.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support routine maintenance, servicing, and repair of Trust fleet vehicles and associated equipment, adhering to manufacturer standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with safety inspections.
- Develop fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems under supervision.
- Assist with minor body repairs as required.
- Maintain and repair specialist patient-handling equipment, such as stretchers and tracked carry chairs.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of service, repair, and inspection data in fleet management systems and relevant databases.
- Attend and successfully complete apprenticeship training, including college attendance and associated assessments.
About the Trust
We provide emergency and urgent care 24/7, operating across England’s largest ambulance region, responding to an average of 2,650 incidents daily.
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Our core values—one team, compassionate, innovative—guide our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care. This is at the heart of our new five-year strategy.
What We Offer
Benefits
- A competitive NHS salary
- Standard 37.5-hour working week
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days per year (raising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years), including public holidays
- Pay enhancements for out-of-hours, shift, and overtime work
- Generous pension scheme
- Career progression and salary growth
- Car leasing scheme (subject to earning above the National Living Wage)
- Free parking at Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Discounts from UK-based organisations
Interested in Applying?
Contact: Debbie Moran HR Services Administrator 📧 Deborah.Moran@swast.nhs.uk 📞 07977 361406
(Informal visits welcome for further details.)
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