Apprentice HGV Technician

Pembrokeshire Nature Partnership; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pembrokeshire County Council as an Apprentice HGV Technician at the Thornton Depot in Milford Haven. This fixed-term apprenticeship offers comprehensive training and hands-on experience in heavy vehicle maintenance, setting a robust foundation for a career in the motor industry. Ideal candidates will have a passion for mechanics and a minimum of 3 GCSEs, including English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English & Maths.
• Passion for mechanics is essential.
• Good communication and team spirit required.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians in repairs on LGVs and plant machinery.
• Learn practical skills including hydraulics, electrics, and diagnostics.
• Attend college to complete Level 3 Diploma.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

3 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English & Maths

Job description

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Salary

Grade 2 - £23,656 pro rata

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Apprenticeships

Job reference

REQAA6400

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Apprentice HGV Technician (Fixed-Term until 30/06/2025)

Location: Thornton Depot, Milford Haven

Reference: HC131

Contract: Fixed-term apprenticeship to 30th June 2025

Kickstart your career in heavy vehicle maintenance with Pembrokeshire County Council!

Were offering a hands-on, fully supported apprenticeship to help you become a qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician (Level 3).

What Youll Do

• Support technicians with repairs on LGVs and plant machinery
• Learn practical skills including hydraulics, electrics, welding, and diagnostics
• Attend college and complete the Level 3 Diploma
• Gain admin and fleet management experience
• Learn essential health & safety in a workshop setting
  
  

What Youll Need

• 3 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English & Maths
• Passion for mechanics and willingness to learn
• Reliable, punctual, and a great team player
• Good communication and attitude to work
  
  

What Youll Gain

• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification
• Real-world experience across a diverse fleet
• Strong foundation for a future career in the motor industry
  
  

Apply now and drive your future forward with Pembrokeshire County Council.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Councils Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
  
  

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

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