Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician

As an Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician you’ll learn all aspects of vehicle repairs and maintenance, working on our really varied vehicle fleet; from small cars up to heavy goods vehicles. You will learn all about the different needs that each vehicle has and be able to support these.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

Description of the apprenticeship role

Describe what an average day or week will be like and what tasks the apprentice could be doing.

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As our next Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician you’ll be happy to work hands on in this manual role. There is a significant amount of bending and lifting which can make this job physically demanding.

You’ll love finding and fixing a problem when it comes to vehicle repairs and be a well motivated person.

The role is integral to our Fleet Services team within Leeds City Council. We have a team of around 70 staff who are responsible for the maintenance and management of our mixed vehicle fleet of around 1200 vehicles. In addition to the 3 apprentices that we are taking on, we have a team of 26 Vehicle Technicians, many of whom joined us as apprentices originally. Much of our work is to ensure we remain compliant with the Operator’s Licence which governs the Large and Heavy Goods Vehicles that we run.

Key tasks for apprentices will include:

• Learning about different vehicle types and the responsibilities and schedule that Fleet Services work to to inspect, maintain and repair our varied vehicle fleet.
• Working on vehicles to be able to accurately identify and effectively repair issues identified.
• Undertaking routine vehicle assessment and maintenance in line with our schedule of work for the relevant vehicle.
• Completing required documentation to track issues and remedial work undertaken.
• Undertaking manufacturing, welding and diagnostic training which will be service led.
• Shadowing a qualified Vehicle Maintenance Technician to develop your skills and knowledge in relation to vehicle repairs and maintenance.

The successful completion of this apprenticeship will mean that you are qualified as a Vehicle Technician and will hold Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship qualification.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will attend Castleford College on a day release basis over three years.  

Designated assessor who will attend your workplace for requlare review & progression meeting, and to observe you completing set-tasks.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We have reintroduced the apprenticeship within Fleet Services as a way to provide an entry pathway into a career within vehicle maintenance.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE English Language (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Desired

Things to consider

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and pass an initial assessment in maths & English. We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people

About the employer

Being open, honest and trusted — that's what our council is built on. Our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who share our council values and ambitions. We are a political organisation, with a responsibility for providing local services and facilities. There are 99 elected councillors across the city to represent our citizens at a local level and help drive change for the better. We are proud of the work we do every day to deliver for our city, from keeping our streets clean to delivering major cultural and sporting events, and much more. Visit https://news.leeds.gov.uk/ to read our latest updates and council news.

Employer

Leeds City Council
https://civicenterprise.leeds.gov.uk/fleet-services

Address

225A York Road
Leeds
LS9 7QQ
53.79944
-1.51227