Apprentice Vehicle Technician

Shared Services Partnership; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is looking for an apprentice vehicle technician to join its HGV maintenance team. The role includes on-the-job training toward an NVQ Level 3 qualification in HGV Maintenance and repair. Candidates must meet NVQ entry requirements and possess basic skills in literacy, numeracy, and communication. The position offers ongoing training and a competitive salary package with various benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive working environment

Contributory Local Government pension scheme

24 days holiday per year

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full car driving licence.
• An interest in the area of work.
• Ability to work with others towards goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles.
• Attend college for theoretical study.
• Assist with workshop housekeeping.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Basic interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to follow work instructions

Education

Meet NVQ course entry requirements

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC621880
Salary Range: £24,225 - £24,415 per annum
Work Location: HTM Hook Workshop, Hook
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary (36 months)
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Interview Date: 16 September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice vehicle technician to join our HGV vehicle maintenance and repair team at Hampshire Transport Management (HCC)

The Role:

We are offering a great opportunity for you to undertake a three-year NVQ Level 3 HGV Maintenance and repair apprenticeship, consisting of on-the-job training and theoretical study, whilst working as a vehicle technician in our Hampshire Transport Management Workshop at Hook. You will study for a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to achieve accredited competence in a broad range of knowledge and skills within the chosen discipline.

What you’ll do:

• Assist existing technicians with servicing, diagnosing and repairing our fleet of over 200 vehicles.
• Attending college on block sessions to carry out theoretical study for your NVQ
• Assist with workshop housekeeping duties
• Share a culture of care, respect and independence with everyone using the service.
• Adopt an inclusive approach in all activities

What we’re looking for:

• Meet the entry requirements of the NVQ course and able to attend and undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the apprenticeship.
• An interest in the area of work in which the apprenticeship is based. Ability to work with others to deliver a specific/defined goal.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic interpersonal and communication skills for giving and receiving information and interacting with others.
• Ability to follow work instructions.
• Must have a full car driving licence

Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within the company
• Contributary Local Government pension scheme, with the ability to transfer and consolidate other pensions on joining
• 24 days holiday per year, plus applicable public holidays, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service
• Kaarp staff discount scheme - Kaarp is a scheme that enables you to buy products and services at a discount, from categories such as entertainment, finance, health and motoring

Additional Information:

Apprentice Vehicle Technician Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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