Apprentice Fleet Maintenance Technician

North Lincolnshire Council

Scunthorpe (DN16 1DQ)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 5 June 2026)

Posted on 19 May 2026

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Summary

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as apprentice technicians, helping to strengthen Fleet Services. You will gain hands-on experience working on a diverse range of vehicles, supported by qualified Technicians. On completion, you’ll achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Shift working. Days and times to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

  • Assist with and carry out under supervision scheduled services and necessary repairs on the Council's fleet of vehicles and equipment
  • Assist with the investigation persistent technical problems noted in repair work and assist in their solutions
  • In co-operation with management, maintain the health and safety standards within the workshop and comply with statutory requirements
  • Maintain workshop cleanliness and dispose of materials in accordance with the Council's environmental policies
  • Complete electronic forms, inspection reports and associated documentation in an accurate and timely manner complying with any statutory requirements.
  • Be aware of the operating requirements of the M.O.T. station and assist in the operation of the booking system

Where you'll work

Midland Road
Scunthorpe
DN16 1DQ

Training

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

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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.

Training schedule

Training will be with North Lindsey College.

1 day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A- C or 4+ or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade A - C or 4 + or equivalant)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

North Lincolnshire Council have an aspiration to make North Lincolnshire the best place to live, work, visit and invest. We have built a strong working relationships in the pursuit of the realisation of this ambition and have delivered many successful employment and skills programmes over recent years, working hard to secure positive outcomes for our residents.

Company benefits

Staff Discounts.

Discounted Gym membership.

Company pension scheme.

Disability Confident

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

Qualfied to City and Guilds Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

North Lincolnshire Council

Heather Barratt

Heather.Barratt@northlincs.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032422.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 5 June 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.