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Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician Apprenticeship

Royal Air Force

Gloucester

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GBP 20,000 - 40,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where your skills as a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician will be crucial. This role offers the chance to work with a variety of land-based vehicles and hydraulic systems, ensuring that operations run smoothly. With a focus on teamwork and support, you'll receive specialized training while enjoying benefits like subsidized food, travel, and accommodation. Experience the thrill of serving your country while exploring incredible destinations worldwide. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to unlock your potential and make a real difference.

Benefits

Subsidised food
Travel benefits
Free gym access
Health care
Dental care
Pension plan
Retail discounts
Holiday discounts
Car discounts

Qualifications

  • Minimum GCSEs in English, Maths, and a Science/Technology subject required.
  • Must be aged 16-47 and a UK citizen or dual nationality.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth operations of land vehicles and equipment.
  • Carry out repairs and adjustments on diverse machinery.

Skills

Mechanical Skills
Problem-Solving
Teamwork

Education

GCSE grade C/4 in English
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths
GCSE grade C/4 in Science/Technology

Tools

Hydraulic Systems
Land-Based Vehicles

Job description

The RAF is No Ordinary Employer. A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life.

Further Faster. Many of our roles don’t require experience. You’ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we’ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us!

THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change.

Why Join the RAF?

Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country.

You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service.

The Role of Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician

Love getting your hands dirty and keeping things moving? As a Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician, you'll be the unsung hero of the RAF, ensuring our land operations run smoothly.

From airfield support vehicles to hydraulic systems, you'll master diverse machinery, keeping the flow going wherever we fly. You will carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.

Think you're up for the challenge?

  1. Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject.
  2. Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday).
  3. Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/other nationality.
  4. Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training.
  5. Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test.

Ready to unlock your potential?

Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.

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