Apprentice Mechanic
Job Description
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Croft Depot, Arbor Road, Croft. Leicestershire. LE9 3GE
Salary: £25,995 - £31,029 per annum
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, full time
Contract Type: Fixed term for 24 months.
Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC. Please note: interviews will be in person.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Mechanic - the role will be to develop skills and abilities while working as part of the Fleet Services team, helping to service and repair vehicles / plant in a safe, efficient and economic manner, employing such skills and knowledge as may be required with due regard to current legislation.
About the Role
Working in the fleet workshop you will become familiar with and trained in a range of vehicle maintenance disciplines and gain experience in technical practices; safe working procedures and use of electrical diagnosis equipment and general tools.
You will be required to attend training sessions, which will include block release, working towards the completion of the nationally recognised NVQ Level 3 HGV Mechanic, ensuring evidence is accurate and managed as part of onsite assessments.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- You have 3 GCSE’s – minimum Grade C; ideally in Mathematics and English or equivalent (Key Skills at Level 2 in AON or Comms). It would also be desirable if you have a valid UK driving licence.
- You are willing to develop own skills, knowledge and experience & have a flexible approach to changing work tasks.
- You will have experience of working as part of a team; we are looking for someone who is able to work well with others and follow instructions.
- You will have good numeracy and communications skills; you need to be able to produce written communications which are readily understood. You should also have PC Skills [Microsoft Office Word/Excel].
- Although no prior experience of motor vehicle mechanics is required, an interest in this area of work is desirable along with relevant out of school activities or hobbies.
- You have an organised approach to work in relation to working and record keeping.
- You have a good Attendance Record and be willing and able to travel to the training facilities or other work based sites.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Richard Glet, Workshop Manager
Tel: 0116 3055403
Email: Richard.Glet@leices.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
Salary range
- £25,995 - £31,029 per year