Job Purpose:
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Location: Kittybrewster Complex, Aberdeen
Duration: Apprenticeship up to 4 years, Full Time
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Please note that from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost, applicable only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above (e.g., teaching roles, jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).
The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership (£18 for existing members, £59 for non-members), and this cost will be deducted from the employee's first full salary payment.
Job purpose/about the role
Assist with the service, repair, and maintenance of Aberdeen City Council vehicles, plant, and equipment. Attend college and attain Mechanical qualifications over a 4-year apprenticeship.
Minimum qualifications:
National 4 in English and Maths or equivalent (or working towards)
Skills and attributes:
* Good communication skills
* Ability to learn through hands-on experience
* Ability to understand and follow instructions
* Quick learner of new topics
* Effective communication skills, including non-verbal, verbal, and written
* Basic understanding of vehicle, plant, and equipment repair and maintenance
About Us
Further details are available in the Job Profile.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Recruitment pack for more information.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles to suit both employees and the organization.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, contact AskHR@.
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For inquiries related to military service, email armedforces@.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Applicants who meet the minimum criteria and belong to specific groups (e.g., disabled, care leavers, young people in Aberdeen, refugees, etc.) may be eligible for a guaranteed interview. Further details are provided in the original description.
Note: Eligibility to work in the UK depends on legal status. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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