Apprentice Technician

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Wigan is seeking an apprentice to join their Fleet Services Team. This role involves repairing and maintaining vehicles while undertaking a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance. Candidates should be self-motivated, possess good communication skills, and have a flexible attitude towards work. The position includes practical learning experiences and collaboration with seasoned professionals, making it ideal for those passionate about the motor vehicle industry.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential for this role.
• A flexible attitude towards work is crucial.
• Must have a self-motivated approach to complete apprenticeship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fleet Services Team with vehicle maintenance and repair tasks.
• Work alongside Workshop Technicians to ensure operational efficiency.
• Attend college to gain practical and theoretical skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician qualification

Job description

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Do you have a passion for repairing and maintaining motor vehicles? If so, this could be the job for you!

Your role

The role is part of the Fleet Services Team who are responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Council vehicle, plant and equipment. You will support the team of Workshop Technicians and together, you will be accountable for ensuring that our front-line operational teams are equipped with the resources required to deliver services throughout the borough, which may require you to work outside of normal working hours.

You will be required to spend a proportion of your time undertaking a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician qualification, including practical and theoretical components. You will regularly attend college to gain a range of skills and experience whilst learning from professionals both at college and within the organisation., Fleet Services are responsible for the management of the Council s fleet of vehicles and plant, including compliance of the maintenance and repairs schedule, procurement and performance of vehicles and drivers. High levels of productivity and meeting best practice will be required to ensure that frontline operational services are equipped with the resources required to deliver essential services to residents of the borough.

You must be a highly self-motivated individual with the drive to listen, learn and achieve. You must have good communication skills, a flexible attitude towards work and ability to work towards successfully completing the apprenticeship qualification. This would be a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about working in a workshop environment and who may have some practical experience from school, college, or their hobbies in this area.

Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.