Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic

Scottish Ambulance Service · City of Edinburgh

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AutomotiveApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-timeApprenticeship

The post holder will be trained to become fully competent in the inspection, servicing and maintenance of Scottish Ambulance Service vehicles and equipment in accordance with DVSA guidelines and Scottish Ambulance Service procedures.

To service and maintain a mixed fleet of Scottish Ambulance service vehicles as directed by the Fleet Maintenance Manager of Chargehand and in accordance with the manufacturers and/or Scottish Ambulance Service schedules. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the Organisation. Provides a specialist service that services and repairs a wide range of mixed diverse vehicle fleet.

The overriding technical factor associated with the job is that a vehicle can have a myriad of complications associated with a repair, the apprentice’s primary role is learn and follow direction to ensure that these defects are diagnosed correctly and a repair is effected a hundred percent as there is no margin for error in providing fit for use front line patient carrying vehicles.

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Posted 04 Oct 2026
Apply by 16 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

EH16 5UY

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