Job Description

Salary: 24,309 - 25,183 per annum

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed Term for the term of the apprenticeship

Hours: 37 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30, Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 and Friday 08:00 - 14:00

Location: Harrogate

Do you have a keen interest in vehicles? Are you looking for a way to continue your education, learn new skills and develop your work experience whilst earning a real wage? If so, this could be the role for you!

We are delighted to have an opportunity to offer a place on our Apprenticeship Program which is a great opportunity for you to do a real job, earn real money and develop valuable skills to build your career on. It's a chance for you to get the kind of experience and genuine support that you need as you climb the career ladder, or whilst deciding what to do next.



North Yorkshire Council's Vehicle Workshops are a hive of activity and vibrant place to work. There is a real mixture of experience and many young people who make up the teams. The real benefit of working for this service is the variety of work which is undertaken and the exposure to vast variety of vehicles ranging from HGV, light goods vehicles, vehicles, vans, cars, tractors, and plant machinery on the council fleet.

We are incredibly supportive of the apprenticeship programme and have a proven track record- many of our apprentices have thrived and progressed within the organisation into permanent positions and higher graded roles. The job profile document attached provides you with an outline of the role, which you will be developing towards.

The Role:

As our Apprentice Vehicle Technician, you will be committed to undertaking and completing Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair over a 3-4 year period.



Your day-today tasks will include:

Vehicle and plant maintenance and repairs

Housekeeping duties

Welding, fabrication and body work

Diagnostic fault finding

MOT preparation

Hydraulic/Pneumatic repairs

Electrical repairs and fault finding




If you have previous experience in a vehicle maintenance role and an interest in Horticultural Engineering that's great but you will be given all the support and training you require regardless of experience. You may be looking for a change of direction and to do something different - this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

What you will get in return

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and . Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more...

Contact and Apply

If you would like more information, please contact Thomas Donnelly on 07515189693 or Thomas.Donnelly@northyorks.gov.uk who would be happy to discuss this with you.

Applying is easy, simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload. Please complete the supporting evidence section of the application form describing your motivation in applying for the role.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 29th June 2025

Interview date: TBC

Key Documents:

Total Rewards





NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Apprentice Vehicle Technician

Salary:

24,309 - 25,183 per annum

Posted:

12/06/2025

Closing date:

29/06/2025

Closing time:

23:59