3-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Are you interested in vehicle maintenance, engineering, and hands on practical work? Do you want to earn while you learn and gain recognised qualifications that can lead to a long term career?
Fenland District Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Services team as an Apprentice Workshop Technician. Through this structured 3 year apprenticeship programme, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to become a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Technician while working alongside experienced professionals in a busy workshop environment.
As part of your development, you will also have the opportunity to undertake HGV driver training, helping you build a broad range of skills to support your future career.
About the Role
Working within our established workshop team, you will learn how to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of vehicles, plant, and equipment, including:
- Heavy and light goods vehicles
- Refuse collection vehicles
- Sweepers
- Vans
- Plant and machinery
- Sewage treatment works and pumping station equipment
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience while studying towards a recognised qualification and attending college one day per week.
You will develop skills in:
- Vehicle servicing and repairs
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Planned and preventative maintenance
- Vehicle inspections and compliance checks
- Safe working practices and workshop procedures
- Customer service and teamwork
By the end of the programme, you will have gained valuable technical expertise and a strong foundation for a rewarding career in vehicle maintenance and engineering.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who:
- Has a genuine interest in vehicle maintenance, engineering, or mechanics
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work
- Is eager to learn and develop new skills
- Works well as part of a team
- Has a positive and professional attitude
- Is reliable and committed to completing an apprenticeship programme
- Can communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
Essential Requirements
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and workshop practices to Level 2/3
- Commitment to attending college one day per week throughout the apprenticeship
- Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Right to work in the UK
What We Offer
- A fully supported 3-year apprenticeship programme leading to a recognised qualification
- Practical experience working on a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment
- Training, coaching, and mentoring from experienced workshop technicians
- Opportunities to undertake HGV driver training
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee wellbeing support and benefits
- A supportive working environment within a forward-thinking local authority
- Excellent opportunities to build a long term career in vehicle maintenance and engineering
Join Us
If you're ready to develop valuable technical skills, gain recognised qualifications, and start a rewarding career with a forward-thinking local authority, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date:Friday 11th September 2026
Fenland District Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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