Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic

Start your career as an Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic with Jarvie Plant!

Looking to kickstart your future in the motor vehicle industry? Join one of the UK’s leading independent plant and vehicle hire companies, and learn hands-on from the best in the business. Our Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic programme offers the perfect blend of practical experience and off-site training to help you build real skills and a rewarding long-term career.

About The Role

As an Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic, you'll join our experienced workshop team and work on a wide range of hire vehicles. Over a 3-year structured apprenticeship (plus 1 year time-served), you’ will learn the tools of the trade and apply them in a real workshop environment. Alongside hands-on experience, you’ll attend college through our training partner Remit, working towards a Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship Qualification in Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance (Light Vehicles) and you will be fully supported by experienced mentors every step of the way.

How This Role Supports The Delivery Of Hire Solutions

You'll develop the skills needed to keep our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for hire. Key areas of your training include:

Vehicle Maintenance, Service & Repair

• Assist with servicing, maintenance, and repair work
• Replace and test mechanical components
• Learn to use workshop tools and equipment safely
  
  

Technical Skills Development

• Use diagnostic tools and lifting equipment
• Understand vehicle manuals and documentation
• Identify and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
  
  

Teamwork & Communication

• Work alongside experienced mechanics
• Communicate with colleagues and, occasionally, customers
• Report progress and issues clearly
  
  

Health & Safety

• Always follow workshop safety rules and procedures
• Understand and apply relevant safety legislation
  
  

Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Complete necessary documentation for work carried out
  
  

You will attend scheduled training at our approved centre, complete coursework, assignments, and exams, and take part in additional learning opportunities to steadily progress toward becoming a fully qualified Vehicle Mechanic.

What Will Make You a Great Fit

You don’t need any prior experience — just a genuine interest in vehicles and a willingness to learn. We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A genuine interest in vehicles and how they work
• Eagerness to learn and develop practical skills in servicing and maintaining vehicles
• Commitment to attending college and completing the theoretical side of the apprenticeship
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to support the team
• An understanding of basic health & safety principles
• Good timekeeping and reliability
• A focus on doing quality work and working well in a team
  
  

Why Work For Jarvie Plant

As a family owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values: Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you’ll help put those values into action — delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused hire solutions. We’re committed to supporting our people as much as we support our customers. When you join Jarvie Plant, you’ll benefit from:

• Monday to Friday work pattern
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme with staff discounts
• Extra holidays with buy/sell options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies for a healthy work-life balance
• Life assurance for peace of mind
  
  

How To Apply

Ready to start your career with us? Apply today via our Employment Hero recruitment portal. If you have any questions before applying, contact us at: [email protected].

Important Information Before You Apply

• We’re unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and, where relevant, DVLA, credit, or criminal checks.
  
  

Jarvie Plant – where people are, and always will be, our greatest asset.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.