Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician

As a Vehicle and Mechanical Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.

You will maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers, test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun and examine, maintain, and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment.

Do you want to become part of this highly trained and technologically skilled workforce that ensure that the RAF remains at the cutting edge of technology? Apply for Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician today and start your Apprenticeship.

Salary:

• Initial Annual Pay £25,200+ Benefits
• After Technical Training £27,200 +Benefits

Qualifications you need:

• You need a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English Language, Mathematics and an approved Science/ Technology-based subject

Joining age;

• 16-47

Other entry requirements.

• You must be a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, a Commonwealth citizen since birth or holder of a duel UK/ other nationality.
• Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.

Apprenticeships available

The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Technician

Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role, complement wider business strategy and development. This will enable them to support their long term career development.