Apprentice Vehicle Technician

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Swinefleet Peat Works; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking two apprentices to join their Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance Unit. Candidates will undergo training to complete Level 2 and Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeships. You will assist in repairs and maintenance of various vehicles, work under guidance from experienced technicians, and gain on-the-job training alongside college studies. Applicants must have at least 2 GCSEs at grade 4 in English and Maths.

Benefits

High-quality training

Day-release college attendance

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Interest or desire to service and repair vehicles.
• Prepared to work in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintenance for all the authorities' vehicles.
• Delivering systems to ensure vehicle and operator compliance.
• Ensuring administration for all work is completed and recorded.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Enthusiasm

Manual tasks

Education

2 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 in English and Maths

Job description

The job itself

Are you committed to working towards and completing the Level 2 Autocare Technician and the level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeships (light vehicle)?

Would you like to be part of a large and friendly team of experienced vehicle technicians inspecting and repairing both heavy and light vehicles?

The Council's Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance Unit covers the servicing, repair and maintenance of a range of different fleet and vehicles ranging from hedge trimmers and strimmer's to large refuse vehicles.

There are three units based across the East Riding at Beverley, Bridlington and Goole, with each unit approved as a MOT testing station for both council and non-council vehicles. Servicing and repairing up to 700 fleet and vehicles every year, the unit has a strong tradition of recruiting apprentices and training them as Vehicle Technicians.

The Beverley Depot is seeking two apprentices to join the team, and the successful candidates will work towards and complete our pathway to include both the level 2 and level 3 apprenticeships over a 4-year fixed term contract.

Employed on a shift-based rota Monday to Friday - 06.00 - 14.00 and 14.00 - 22.00 alternating weeks, you will be working alongside qualified staff completing a range of duties including:

• Repairs and maintenance for all the authorities' vehicles to include light and heavy vehicles
• Delivering systems which ensure vehicle and operator compliance
• Ensuring administration for all work is completed and recorded in line with the expectations of the Traffic Commissioner

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to work within this very busy and supportive environment. You must have the ability to work as part of a team, an interest/desire to service and repair vehicles and be able to communicate effectively. You must also be prepared to work in a workshop environment and have the ability to carry out manual tasks.

In return, our apprentices will receive high quality training with a mixture of on-and-off the job training. They will enhance their practical skills by working with fully trained operatives and attend college in Hull on a weekly basis (day-release) to complete their qualifications.

You will need to hold a minimum or have a predicted minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) at a minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Please see our job outline for further details on the job role and the employee specification for details on the skills and behaviours we are looking for. Guidance on completing the application and understanding the skills and behaviours required is available on our careers page at Application and interview help