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North Humberside Motor Trades
Group Training Association
Training for the Needs of the Motor Industry
Providing the Latest Motor Vehicle Education, Training and Professional Development
Current Vacancies
Apprentice RAC Roadside Automotive Technician
Starting January 2026 - Applications now welcome
In partnership with the RAC we have an exciting unique Apprenticeship Programme for aspiring Roadside Patrols and Mobile Mechanics across the North of England!
As the UK's leading breakdown service provider, the RAC is a people powered business with 4,000 'Orange Heroes'. Our Apprenticeship Programme is designed to equip you with the skills and experience needed to excel in the automotive industry, whether as one of our roadside breakdown patrols or as one of our mobile mechanics.
As an Apprentice you will be required to attend the GTA based in Hull (HU4 7DY) for 4 days per week, every 5 weeks to complete your Level 2 Autocare Apprenticeship Training along side working.
You will be mentored by an experienced roadside patrol person, working alongside them in their vehicle learning the skills and qualities required throughout your apprenticeship programme.
We are looking to recruit 12 Apprentices to start work on 18 January 2027 within the following post code areas (you must live within a 10 mile radius of one of the following postcodes):
BL9 0DH - Bury
DH3 1QF - Chester le Street
DN1 3BU - Doncaster
HX1 1RE - Halifax
L13 1AA - Stonycroft
LS1 4AD - Leeds
NE13 9BR - Newcastle
PR1 2PP - Preston
S1 2GA - Sheffield
S44 5BL - Chesterfield
SK1 1AL - Stockport
WA2 8DB - Warrington
Qualifications & Requirements
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Age and License: Applicants must be over 18 years old (with no upper age limit) and hold a full clean UK driving license with less than 3 points.
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Maths and English: GCSE or equivalent Maths and English minimum Grade 4 or above.
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Willingness to Learn: We seek individuals with a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities.
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Hours of Work: Average 40 hours per week. You will work shifts - 7 days per week on a rota between 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight in the first year.
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College: You will be required to attend the GTA based in Hull (HU4 7DY) for 4 days per week, every 5 weeks to complete your Level 2 Autocare Apprenticeship Training.
You will work towards a Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship, providing a solid foundation for your career in the automotive industry.
Please note - you will only be contacted if you live within a 10 mile radius of the RAC Mentor Postcode advertised in your geographical area. Once you have applied we will email you details of the next stage if you meet all of the above requirements and live within the required geographical area.
If you are shortlisted to Stage 2 of the process you will receive a telephone interview before being invited to attend the GTA in Hull (HU4 7DY) to carry out a selection assessment / interview.
Please note: we will try to respond to every application, however due to the expected number of applications from across the country this may not always be possible.
How to Apply
To apply for an RAC Apprenticeship Vacancy please click to
complete the following application form:
