Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician

Summary

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.

Wage

£24,404 a year

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£24,404 - £25,183 (pay award pending)

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

37 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 07.15 - 15.45. Friday, 07.15 - 12.15. 1 day per week will be at college which will have different attendance hours.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

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.

Where you'll work

225A York Road
Leeds
LS9 7QQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

Your training plan

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.

More training information

Candidates who do not hold GCSE grade 4 or above in maths & English will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

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 this company

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.

https://civicenterprise.leeds.gov.uk/fleet-services (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

•Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement •Generous employer contributions • Clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities • Range of staff benefits

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk

01924 789469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322019.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 18 June 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Applications are required via the central Leeds City Council recruitment site. Please submit your application following the above link.

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