Apprentice Vehicle Engineer - Fixed term until June 2028

Who we are

The Transport Team at St Helens Borough Council run a diverse fleet of vehicles, from cars and car derived vans to 32t GVW HGV’s. Our Team of 12 technicians inspect, service, maintain and repair a fleet of approaching 200 vehicles including diesel, electric and the first hydrogen RCV in the UK, as well as inspecting, servicing and repairing a large amount of Amenity horticultural and Grounds Maintenance plant and machinery. The Authority currently has 70 vehicles on its Operator licence with provision for up to 90. We are also an authorised examiner for motor vehicle testing for class 4 & 7 vehicles.

Join our team

We are seeking an ambitious individual with a desire to gain HGV Level 3 Engineering status, while learning all aspects of vehicle & plant maintenance, servicing and repair as well as attending college on one day per week during term time. The successful applicant must be able to get to and from his/her place of work at Hardshaw Brook Depot St Helens and will work shifts between 6 am and 8pm on weekdays. They will work as part of a team on wide ranging items of plant, machinery and vehicles.

The post will be a 36-month fixed term position with the possibility of a 3-month extension to reach the ‘End Point Assessment’ if necessary.

You are also welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by contacting Dave Lyon, Transport Workshop Manager on davelyon@sthelens.gov.uk

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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