Apprentice Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic (Level 3) 2 posts

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Merseyside (L20 9PR)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 25 June 2026)

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

Undertaking all types of vehicle repair and maintenance, carry out aspects of fabrication, electrical, hydraulic and running repair type of work to a high standard. To carry out cleaning activities on workshop areas and to communicate verbally and written ensuring service records, job cards and time sheets are completed correctly and concisely.

Wage

£14,976 to £23,793.12, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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National Minimum Wage for age + 3%

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.15pm and Friday 7.30am - 11.30am.

36 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 3 months

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

  • Your duties will include, undertaking all types of vehicle repair and maintenance
  • Carry out aspects of fabrication, electrical, hydraulic and running repair type of work to a high standard
  • To carry out cleaning activities on workshop areas and to communicate verbally and written ensuring service records, job cards and time sheets are completed correctly and concisely.

Where you'll work

Hawthorne Road Depot
Hawthorne Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 9PR

Training

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

Training provider

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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

  • L3 Heavy vehicle maintenance technician 
  • Training is day release - 1 day per week at City of Liverpool College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 and above)
  • Maths (grade 4 and above)

Full UK Driving Licence in:

Driving (grade Pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Participate in effective employee relations and undertake appropriate Departmental Training Courses to improve effectiveness in tasks set.

About this employer

Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.

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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

  • Apprentice will receive on programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer throughout the fixed term contract 
  • Redeployment offer 2 months prior to end of contract
  • Job seeking support also included

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Corporate Apprenticeship Team

Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

01519343207

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036386.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 25 June 2026)

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