Workshop Apprentice (Light Goods Mechanic)

Summary

From cranes, to telehandlers, to a fleet of forklift trucks, we have them all! This apprenticeship presents a unique opportunity to combine up-to-date industry techniques through a Level 3 college qualification, as well as learn traditional repair processes from our team of qualified mechanics.

Wage

£16,500 a year

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* Generous pension scheme * 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays * Full induction and provision of relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the role * Access to a health cash plan * 25% colleague discount at Port Kitchen our on-site café

Training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Hours

8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Shoreham Port operates 24/7 365 days of the year within a fascinating and complex engineering environment. The role of Workshop Apprentice (Mechanic) is to support the Workshop Team in keeping Shoreham Port operational, which involves keeping our fleet moving so all visiting vessels can be discharged on time. No two days are the same; one day you could be repairing a forklift truck, and the next day working on a crane.

Where you’ll work

Gate 1
Basin Road South
Portslade
Brighton
BN41 1WF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.

Your training plan

You will have the opportunity to achieve a Level 3 (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair) qualification through Chichester College Group (CCG). The training will be provided on a day release basis (term-time).

More training information

During the college holidays you will work on-site full-time so we can help you develop your portfolio for your end-point assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Health & Safety aware

About this company

Shoreham Port is a vital commercial hub with a proud history that dates back to 1760. Operating 24/7, our Port plays a crucial role in facilitating local and international trade, handling a diverse range of cargoes, including timber, steel, aggregates, bulks, glass, woodchip, and cereals. We provide a full range of marine services to commercial users including fishing vessels, and our marinas are home to many local leisure users. Beyond our core operations, we manage an extensive commercial property portfolio that supports over 175 small and medium-sized enterprises, including our own hospitality venue, Port Kitchen. Extensive onsite solar arrays and onshore wind turbines generate renewable energy, contributing towards our decade-long certification as an EcoPort.

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After this apprenticeship

Throughout your apprenticeship we will discuss your performance and development with you, with the aim being to support your further career development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHOREHAM PORT AUTHORITY

The People Team

jobs@shoreham-port.co.uk

01273 598100

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312528.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 22 April 2025)

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