Overview
Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice (Level 3) - UK
Role: Plant/Vehicle Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - UK
Start date: September 2026
Additional information:
* This role can be based out of any of our Plant depots (Ollerton, Golborne, Cannock or Hemel Hempstead)
* Day release apprenticeship study at the workplace
About Us
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, providing better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. Murphy employs more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. We work as ‘One Murphy’ by delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
Plant/Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Programme
You will be required to carry out services and repairs to vehicles within the Murphy Fleet in our workshop facilities in one of our nationwide depots. You will be responsible for keeping a safe, clean work area and adhering to Murphy values. You will work with a small team of trained technicians who will mentor you to work more independently. Tasks are driven by increasingly complex technologies and diagnostic techniques.
We are recruiting for a variety of plant and vehicle technician apprentices across different standards; however we are looking for individuals who have a passion to work with our multi-million-pound plant equipment and machinery.
What qualification will I receive?
As part of this apprenticeship, you will receive a Level 3 qualification which takes up to 3 years to complete.
Where will I be based?
For this apprenticeship you will be based at either our Hemel Hempstead, Golborne, Cannock or Ollerton Depot.
What do I need to be considered?
* GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent)
* You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
* Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.
Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them:
* One Family, One Team, One Murphy
* Always Deliver
* Respect, Integrity & Accountability
* Never Harm
* Continually Improve
What you’ll get in return
* Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
* Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
* 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
* Annual salary review
* Above market rate contributory pension scheme
* HealthCare Cash Plan
* Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
* Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
* Access to Murphy Wellbeing: online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and external professional support if needed.
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of two stages:
* Initial application (If you don’t have your own CV yet, upload a document that tells us who you are, what you have studied and why you are interested in this apprenticeship)
* In-person interview
It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed. If you’d like to discuss reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch at emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk.
Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we recommend you submit your application asap.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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