Apprentice Mechanic

Fleet Mechanic Apprentice

Fixed term contract, 18 months.

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary

£7.55 p/h 37 hours per week

Are you passionate about vehicle maintenance and eager to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance Repair (Heavy Vehicle)? Join our dynamic team assisting in the service, repair, and maintenance of the Council’s fleet and external customer vehicles. With key responsibilities ranging from breakdown assistance to ensuring VOSA standards and maintaining a safe work environment, this role is perfect for someone who has experience in a team setting. Bring your enthusiasm for vehicle maintenance and repair to our team and contribute to keeping our community moving smoothly. Apply now and be part of a team that values your skills and commitment!

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking*
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed, and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

Closing Date: 11th July 2025