Apprentice Mechanic

Horsham District Council; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid/flexible working

Training opportunities

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Horsham District Council is seeking an Apprentice Mechanic to join the Vehicle Maintenance Team. You will assist with maintenance and repairs on Council vehicles, and perform safety checks to ensure vehicles meet manufacturer standards.

You will undertake a Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 Apprenticeship with 20% off-the-job learning, supported by on-the-job mentoring and resources to develop diagnosis, routine maintenance and record-keeping skills

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills in a workshop environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist vehicle fitters with maintenance and repairs of Council vehicles.
• Perform regular vehicle safety checks and inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintain accurate service records in line with Operator Licence requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C) or equivalent

Job description

Contract type: Fixed Term 39 Months

Interview date: 2 Sept 2026

Ref: CS1770

About the role:

Horsham District Council is looking for an Apprentice Mechanic to work as part of the Vehicle Maintenance Team. You will utilise and develop the skills you learn during your apprenticeship to maintain all Council vehicles to the appropriate standards.

As an Apprentice Mechanic you will assist the fitters with regular maintenance and repairs of all Council Vehicles and perform vehicle safety checks and inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy and meet manufacturer standards. You will also maintain accurate service records in-line with Horsham district Councils Operator Licence Requirements.

You will be fully supported to achieve a Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 Apprenticeship through a mix of classroom workshops and remote learning, with 20% of your working week dedicated to off-the-job learning (1 day). As part of your apprenticeship programme, you will learn how to diagnose and repair a range of faults on vehicles from simple through to complex diagnostics; carry out routine light vehicle maintenance and inspections including servicing, repairing and replacing faulty parts and maintaining records. We will provide the necessary resources and on-the-job mentoring to equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge required to fulfil this role. To find out more about the apprenticeship standards you will be working towards, go to:- https://www.crawley.ac.uk/courses/motor-vehicle-service-maintenance-technician-light-vehicle-level-3-apprenticeship/ .

Towards the end of successful completion of your apprenticeship contract, the Council will work with you and provide information, advice and guidance, to endeavour to help you find suitable employment at the end of your contract.

About you:

To succeed as an Apprentice Mechanic, you will be educated to GCSE level grades 4 or C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The ability to follow Health and Safety rules and procedures in a workshop environment is essential. As an Apprentice Mechanic, you will also need to be reliable, punctual, and have a positive attitude towards learning new skills alongside an interest in staring a career as a mechanic within the waste industry.

For an informal discussion about this role please call Mark Neal Transport Manager on 07826858184.

About us:

We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.

We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering

• 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave
• bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible/hybrid working options where applicable
• an online discounts platform
• membership of theLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) , which provides an attractive employer contribution.
• reimbursement for professional subscriptions
• a number of training opportunities
• extensive in-house learning resources
• short courses
• Apprenticeships
• qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)