Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bolton is seeking a motivated Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced technicians, gaining valuable workshop experience and working towards an industry-recognized qualification. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and a flexible approach to work, with GCSEs in Maths and English preferred but not required. Join us to make a difference in Bolton and enjoy exclusive rewards and benefits.

Benefits

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Must not hold Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 or above.
• Willing to travel for training and attend college.
• Able to work collaboratively in a workshop team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy vehicles such as vans, trucks, and buses.
• Gain workshop experience and study for an industry-recognized qualification.
• Meet levels set by tutor or mentor.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Team player

Interest in vehicle mechanics

Education

GCSE grades C (4) and above in Maths and English

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Grade hourly rate dependent on age, plus tool allowance

Contract: Apprentice Three Year Fixed Term Contract.

Essential Requirements - Applicants must therefore not already hold a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician or similar qualification at a Level 3 or above.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career within the motor vehicle industry. We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician.

As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians, learning how to maintain and repair heavy vehicles such as vans, trucks, buses and plant machinery. You will have an opportunity to gain workshop experience whilst studying towards an industry standard recognised qualification in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair.

About You:

Willing to put in the study work to achieve and to travel to different locations within the Authority, attending college and training centres as required.

A genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering with a desire to have a flexible approach to work requirements.

This is a development role, in which you will be expected to meet levels set by your tutor or mentor. Are you a team player and able to work with others, as a member of the workshop team? Ideally grades C (4) and above in GCSE in Maths and English, but not essential.

About Us:

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer, we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them access to a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts, exclusive gym membership prices, and salary sacrifice schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, and a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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This post is a designated customer-facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, recognizing continuous or 'unbroken' service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, including Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, or Greater Manchester Combined Authority. For more information, visit the home page of greater.jobs.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, visit greater.jobs. For advice and support with your application, contact [emailprotected]