Apprentice - Heavy Goods Technician


Company:	Stoke on Trent City Council
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Fleet Operations and Compliance

Location: Weighbridge Site Lodge

Grade: Apprenticeship Level 3

Salary: Under 21: National Minimum Wage Â£10.85 per hour

21 and over: National Living Wage Â£12.71 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for 3 years

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role:

Fleet Operations & Compliance is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic

individual to join our unique and dynamic team of highly motivated professionals who

work collaboratively to ensure the operations comply with legislative requirements.

The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to work towards attaining a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle and Service Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, studying at Stoke on Trent College, this is 36 month apprenticeship plus End Point Assessment. You will be willing to complete all coursework by target dates and attend training activities as required. To collaborate with an assessor and workplace mentor to create a work-based portfolio of evidence. The department works to tight timescales and often statutory deadlines and the plays an integral part of the Councilâ€™s fleet operations ensuring legal compliance in all areas. This is an essential function to support the Council in providing the services to the residents of the city.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Paul Massey, Paul.Massey@stoke.gov.uk

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean and tidy workshop

Work on various vehicles, plant and equipment gaining experience in maintenance and repairing large goods vehicles

Collecting parts from the stores for technicians

Undertake and complete any training as and when required and attending college

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