Vacancy Apprentice HGV Vehicle Technician
Vacancy overview
Code: 1000340066
Blaby District Council is seeking an Apprentice Vehicle Technician to join our workshop. No experience needed—just passion and drive. You’ll train alongside skilled technicians, gaining hands-on experience inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing our modern, diverse fleet.
- To assist with scheduled maintenance and repairs on vehicles, plant and machinery as required by the Team Leader (Transport Services)
- To learn how to diagnose vehicle issues and discuss findings with colleagues and the Supervisor
- To work as part of a team to help provide a repair and maintenance service for all fleet vehicles, plant and machinery
- To accompany existing workshop staff to vehicle and equipment breakdowns as and when necessary
- To help repair and maintain the Council’s vehicles in accordance with the planned servicing schedule, guidance from the Vehicle Technicians if required or as directed by the Team Leader
- To assist the Transport Services Team in achieving targets and goals as required
- To comply with all internal and external safety policy and to always work in a safe manner both individually and as a team
- Be prepared to undertake internal or external training to help meet the standards required by the Team Leader (Transport Services)
- Ensure workshop equipment and facilities are kept clean, safe and well maintained
- Work in a positive and collaborative manner within the Fleet Services and Neighbourhood Services Team
Requirements and prospects
Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 or an equivalent qualification. (Qualification attainment in a scheduled timescale may be acceptable). Minimum provisional driving licence. A curious mind and a can-do attitude. Good communication skills. A willingness to learn, laugh, and lift heavy stuff!
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- can-do attitude
- A willingness to learn
About the employer
Blaby District Council
Blaby District Council provides services to more than 109,000 people in South Leicestershire. Our statutory services include, planning, benefits, waste and recycling, and licensing. However, we believe that we have a responsibility to deliver much more than this in improving the quality of life for people in the district; therefore, we also work with partners to provide services such as community safety projects, cultural and leisure services. Blaby District Council ‘More than Just Bins!’