Apprentice Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | CC605 |
Summary
Calderdale Transport Services have a vacancy for an Apprentice Vehicle Technician to join their Vehicle Services team. The post holder will work in a busy vehicle workshop under supervision providing regular service and safety inspections for HGV, light commercial vehicles, cars, grounds maintenance machinery and accessible buses. The post holder will learn to diagnose faults and make any necessary repairs as well as providing a prompt response to breakdowns when required.
The post holder will undertake a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Light Vehicle (Level 3) qualification and attend college 1 day per week for the duration of the Apprenticeship. During the remaining 4 days per week, the postholder will shadow and work with the existing Vehicle Technicians in order to obtain a good understanding on how to carry out vehicle and plant maintenance and Taxi Compliance Testing in a safe and competent manner.
Applications are welcomed from individuals who have an interest in basic vehicle maintenance and an enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn what is required for vehicle repair and maintenance.
It is essential that applicants are able to work on their feet for the majority of the day and be able to carry out manual handling tasks.
Apprenticeship Entry Requirements:
• Be aged 16 or older at the start of the apprenticeship.
• Be a UK citizen or have proof of their right to work in the UK. If they are not a UK or EEA citizen, they must have resided in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Meet the essential qualification criteria in the role profile and be able to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
• Do not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in the same or closely related field to the apprenticeship they are applying for. It must be unrelated in subject and content from the qualifications already held.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
The post holder will undertake a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Light Vehicle (Level 3) qualification and attend college 1 day per week for the duration of the Apprenticeship. During the remaining 4 days per week, the postholder will shadow and work with the existing Vehicle Technicians in order to obtain a good understanding on how to carry out vehicle and plant maintenance and Taxi Compliance Testing in a safe and competent manner.
Applications are welcomed from individuals who have an interest in basic vehicle maintenance and an enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn what is required for vehicle repair and maintenance.
It is essential that applicants are able to work on their feet for the majority of the day and be able to carry out manual handling tasks.
Apprenticeship Entry Requirements:
• Be aged 16 or older at the start of the apprenticeship.
• Be a UK citizen or have proof of their right to work in the UK. If they are not a UK or EEA citizen, they must have resided in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Meet the essential qualification criteria in the role profile and be able to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
• Do not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in the same or closely related field to the apprenticeship they are applying for. It must be unrelated in subject and content from the qualifications already held.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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