You will be working in the Fleet Workshop, whilst supported and guided to undertake a range of tasks on Cheshire Easts fleet, ranging from small plant machinery to HGV vehicles.
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Middlewich
Job Category
Environmental and Public Services
Grade
Apprentice - National Minimum Wage
Salary Min
£14,566 per annum
Salary Max
£23,556 per annum
Hours per week
37
Weeks per year
52.143
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
3 years
Closing Date
22/10/2025
Ref No
E3249
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Brighter Future
Working week
Monday - Friday / 6.00am - 2.00pm / 1pm – 9pm
37 hours per week
Qualifications required.
GCSE or equivalent in English (Essential), GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics (Essential)
Skills required.
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative,
* Work towards carrying out scheduled servicing inspection and preparation for testing as required for all fleet vehicles (HGV to small vehicles)
* Work towards undertaking regular safety inspections of HGV's in accordance with the statutory requirements to maintain Goods Vehicle Operators Licence and repair defects as necessary
* Inspecting vehicles, plant and specialist equipment to diagnose faults (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic) and repair as necessary
* Completing all necessary records relating to the inspection, service and repair of all fleet items in accordance with statutory and administrative requirement.
* Liaising with colleagues, vehicle operatives and managers to prioritise workload, organise replacement parts and/or specialist support when required
* Providing out of hours repairs and breakdown cover as required by front line services
Things to consider.
* Must be confident of travel to Middlewich each day. * The jobholder may be required at any time to undertake any work up to and/or at a level consistent with existing responsibilities. These tasks may be at any location in Cheshire East, to ensure the effective deployment of labour, materials, transport, and equipment to meet daily service requirements.
Contact to arrange an informal discussion of the role.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.
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