Apprentice Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

Location: Northallerton

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Contract: Fixed-term for 3 years

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, working mainly Monday to Friday

Qualification: Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Are you passionate about vehicles, especially engines, maintenance, and repair? Do you enjoy working in a workshop environment, inspecting and maintaining various vehicles?

Join NY Highways as an Apprentice and receive comprehensive training and support to develop your skills. With our large fleet, you'll learn the latest techniques in servicing and maintenance, ensuring safety standards are met for services, MOTs, and repairs.

This role involves working with a wide range of vehicles, requiring technicians to be adaptable. Effective teamwork and communication are essential for success.

We seek someone with a genuine interest in how vehicles work, strong analytical and mechanical skills, and the ability to research, analyse, and solve problems. You should be organised, methodical, and detail-oriented, with good spatial awareness. You must demonstrate effective teamwork, communicate well, and be committed to delivering exceptional service.

Day to day tasks will vary but include:

• Servicing - Carrying out complete vehicle and tyre checks
• MOT - Assisting to identify parts with wear and tear
• Vehicle Maintenance - Replacing and repairing engine and other working parts
• Diagnostics - Using the latest diagnostic equipment to investigate vehicle faults

In this role, you will develop a variety of skills and responsibilities. You'll use diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment to identify vehicle faults and their root causes. You'll inspect and prepare vehicles for mechanical work, ensuring they meet required standards. You'll learn to follow Health and Safety processes, update job cards, provide quotations and estimates, and deliver excellent customer service.

You must by over the age of 16, have attained or be working towards obtaining a full UK Driving Licence, and have GCSE grades 9*- 4 (A-C) in English and Maths. If not, you must achieve this level before the end-point assessment.

An Apprenticeship with NY Highways

Join NY Highways and play a key role in operating, maintaining, and improving North Yorkshire's road network. We are dedicated to the ongoing development and training of our staff, offering relevant courses to support your career progression in Highways.

With an apprenticeship, you can help keep the county moving while building a rewarding career. Earn a salary, gain practical work experience, and achieve professional qualifications.

Supported by experienced colleagues and learning providers, you'll develop your skills and knowledge while working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship as aMotor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician.

Joining us before the learning starts in August/September 2025, you can expect a mix of both practical work and theory-based learning at college.

These roles require operating machinery on public highways and/or driving vehicles regularly. NY Highways prioritises the health and safety of employees and the public. Successful candidates will undergo alcohol and drugs testing as part of the recruitment process and during employment.

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How to Apply

To apply, click the "Apply" button to complete a short application form which includes uploading a copy of your CV.

You can start, save and come back to your application, but before you hit submit please ensure your application includes your contact details, employment history if applicable, and details of your education and any qualifications.

For a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, of if you require further support with your application contact Bradley on Bradley.Naylor@northyorks.gov.uk or at 01609 534365.

Key Dates

The deadline for applications is midnight on Wednesday 9^th April 2025.

Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 25^th April 2025. This day will provide an opportunity for successfully shortlisted candidates to find out more about NY Highways from leaders within the organisation, networking opportunities with other apprentices, as well as further information on the apprenticeship programme. Candidates successful in progressing to interview will be required to attend for the day.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.