Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Kirklees Council Apprenticeships – building a future workforce

Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life - thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.

To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.

Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career. 

You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, sponsored to undertake an industry recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wraparound support.

We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career.

Vacancies are advertised all year round on the council’s job site - Careers at Kirklees | Kirklees jobs

If you require further information about the role, please contact Joanne Barnes or Suzy Hodgson on 01484 221000 or email joanne.barnes@kirklees.gov.uk or suzy.hodgson@kirklees.gov.uk 

Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role if:

• You have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years (there are some exceptions to this, so applicants will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis as required.

• You are not in full time compulsory education.

• You are able to meet the entry requirements of the qualification and to undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course.

The Job Role

As a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance technician apprentice you will contribute to providing high quality servicing and Maintenance of the Council’s fleet of Heavy Vehicles such as gritters and refuse vehicles

You will work alongside experienced technicians and specialists to learn modern techniques of vehicle maintenance working on a wide range of vehicles and workshop practices helping to keep the Kirklees fleet of vehicles on the road

You will work towards a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• Interested in a career in vehicle mechanics particularly heavy goods vehicles   
• Interested in a technical career
• Wanting to continue to develop educationally while learning on the job
• Good at working as part of a team

You will need:

• Level 2 GCSEs in Maths and English
• To demonstrate an interest in the Heavy Vehicle industry
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills

What can we offer?

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership