Description Workshop Technician Apprentice – Ref: EE01125 Hourly Rates: 16 to 17 year olds £7.55 18 to 20 year olds £10.00 21 and over £12.21 Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, annualised contract) Contract: Fixed-term – 42 months Kickstart your career in vehicle maintenance with Walsall Council! We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on individual to join our Fleet Services team as a Workshop Technician Apprentice. If you’re passionate about mechanics and eager to learn, this is your opportunity to gain real experience while working towards a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. Why Join Us? Get hands-on experience in a professional fleet workshop. Learn to inspect, service, and maintain a range of vehicles and machinery. Work alongside qualified technicians while you study. Build a strong foundation for a skilled and secure career. What You’ll Be Doing Assist in inspecting and repairing vehicles and equipment. Learn to diagnose faults using modern tools and systems. Help with vehicle and machine preparation, including fuelling, cleaning and checks. Gain experience in MOT station procedures and depot operations. Understand key fleet regulations, safety practices, and maintenance standards. Keep accurate records and support vehicle compliance work. What We’re Looking For Enthusiastic, committed, and willing to learn. Good communication and teamwork skills. Basic understanding of health and safety responsibilities. GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). What We Offer Supported training leading to a recognised industry qualification. Real-world experience in a busy workshop environment. Uniform and protective equipment provided. Strong team culture focused on learning and safety. Start your journey towards becoming a qualified fleet technician. Apply today and help keep Walsall moving If you would like to know more about this role, please contact: Phillip.dutton@walsall.gov.uk View Job Description and Employee Specification Closing date for applications: 16/05/2025 Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time.