Apprentice - Heavy Goods Technician

Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

Directorate : Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section : Fleet Operations and Compliance

Location : Weighbridge Site Lodge

Grade : Apprenticeship Level 3

Salary : Under 21: National Minimum Wage £10.85 per hour

21 and over: National Living Wage £12.71 per hour

Hours : 37 hours per week

Contract type : Fixed Term Contract for 3 years

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role: Fleet Operations & Compliance is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic

individual to join our unique and dynamic team of highly motivated professionals who

work collaboratively to ensure the operations comply with legislative requirements.

The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to work towards attaining a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle and Service Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, studying at Stoke on Trent College, this is 36 month apprenticeship plus End Point Assessment. You will be willing to complete all coursework by target dates and attend training activities as required. To collaborate with an assessor and workplace mentor to create a work-based portfolio of evidence. The department works to tight timescales and often statutory deadlines and the plays an integral part of the Council’s fleet operations ensuring legal compliance in all areas. This is an essential function to support the Council in providing the services to the residents of the city.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Paul Massey, [email protected]

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and tidy workshop
• Work on various vehicles, plant and equipment gaining experience in maintenance and repairing large goods vehicles
• Collecting parts from the stores for technicians
• Undertake and complete any training as and when required and attending college

About You:

• Have some knowledge of Large Goods Vehicles maintenance and repair
• Be aware of health and safety legislation and adhere to a safe working environment and practices
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills
• Be confident in using IT such as Word and Excel
• Be willing to gain good customer service skills and able to develop effective working relationships

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council. Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

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