Vacancy Details

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NEIGHBOURHOODS AND REGULATORY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

HEAVY VEHICLE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP                          

£7.55per hour

Fixed Term 

 

We are looking for candidates with the enthusiasm, interest and potential to become possible permanent members of our team upon completion of their apprenticeship.

 

We are offering three-year paid apprenticeships working for a large fleet operator that deals with many different makes and types of Heavy Goods Vehicles, Passenger Transport Vehicles, off-highway heavy plant, and specialist vehicles/ equipment.

 

During the apprenticeship you will work on all vehicle systems found within our diverse fleet. The nature of the work ranges from repairing/ replacing parts through to solving complex faults with the use of modern digital diagnostic and calibration equipment.

 

The tasks faced by today’s modern heavy vehicle technicians are exciting and evolving. The introduction of new vehicle technologies to our fleet, on-board safety and environmental protection systems, and diagnostic techniques require talented, skilled and qualified technicians.

 

We work from our busy modern Vehicle Maintenance Facility which includes:

 

·     Maintenance, servicing and diagnostics facilities for HGV, PSV, off-road heavy plant and specialist vehicles/ equipment. 

·     Authorised Testing Facility HGV’s and PSV’s.

·     Taxi inspection, MOT services.

·     Vehicle wash and inspection preparation facilities.

·     Fuel bay and vehicle fuel management service.

·     Welding and Metal Fabrication service.

 

During your apprenticeship you will be supported and mentored by our experienced team whilst also attending college when necessary. Candidates will, depending upon course progression and performance (and basic driving licence entitlement), also haveopportunities to undertake further paid driver training and qualification to drive HGV’s and PSV’s.

 

Upon completion of the apprenticeship candidates who excelin their practical work and studies will be in the running to apply to join the team permanently; and if then offered such a position they will have the opportunity of undertaking further specialist training and development opportunities as part of their continuous professional development within fleet maintenance services.

 

For further information please email appenticeships@hartlepool.gov.uk

 

Prospective candidates will be invited to visit our vehicle maintenance facilities to see for themselves, meet the team, and ask any questions they might have about the apprenticeship or the work we undertake.

 

 

Closing date: Friday 23^rd May 2025

 

PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered.  Please ensure that you also check your junk mail

 

If you require help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or emailing careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk. 

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com

 

 

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: