Find an apprenticeship
Autocare Technician Apprentice - EMAS
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Exciting Opportunity for an Apprentice Fleet Vehicle Technician
EMAS is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Fleet Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop, starting in October / November 2026.
Wage
- £27,261 a year
- Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- £13.98 for the first year – this is a percentage of NHS B5, and will increase each year as long as hitting required performance and progression.
Training Course
- Autocare Technician (Level 2)
Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, with a 30 min lunch. 37.5 hours per week.
Start Date
- Monday 26 October 2026
Duration
- 2 years 6 months
Positions Available
- 1
What You'll Do at Work
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
Where You'll Work
Sherwood Park Resource Center
Sherwood Park
Willow Drive
Annesley
NG15 0DP
What You'll Learn
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
- NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Training Course
- Autocare Technician (Level 2)
Training Schedule
The programme lasts for 24 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme, candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 16 separate weeks to carry out skills training.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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:
- Ongoing 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)
- 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
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other Requirements
- A Full UK driving license is required for this role.
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.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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 an Autocare Technician is 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.)
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052939.
Closes in 24 days (Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Sign in or create an account
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills