Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician

Salary: B1 £24,404 – £25,183
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Apprenticeship
Locations: Torre Road Depot (LS9 7QQ) & Castleford College (WF10 4UA)

About the Role

Leeds City Council is recruiting Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technicians to join our Fleet Services team. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience working with a diverse fleet—from small cars to heavy goods vehicles—while completing a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service Maintenance qualification at Castleford College.

You’ll learn how to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles under expert supervision, developing skills to become a fully qualified vehicle technician over a 3½-year program.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to inspect, service, repair, and maintain a mixed fleet of light commercial, heavy goods, and municipal vehicles

• Diagnose vehicle faults accurately and support routine maintenance tasks

• Develop practical skills including welding, manufacturing, and diagnostics through service-led training

• Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate records

• Work safely in compliance with all health and safety regulations and Operator Licence requirements

• Collaborate with your team and participate in continuous professional development

About You

• Commitment to working 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), including college attendance as required

• Willingness to undertake and pass Maths and English tests as part of your apprenticeship

• Some understanding of motor vehicles and maintenance

• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team

• Physical ability to perform manual tasks such as bending and lifting

• Hold or be willing to work towards a Category B driving licence

Qualifications & Progression

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade 4 or above preferred; functional skills support provided if needed)

• Upon successful completion, qualification as a Vehicle Technician with a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship

• Clear career pathway with Leeds City Council and opportunities for ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual leave plus statutory holidays

• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions

• Flexible working arrangements (subject to service needs)

• Access to staff benefits promoting wellbeing and financial savings

• Opportunity to join a large, supportive employer with over 14,000 employees.