Trainee Vehicle Maintenance Operative - Apprenticeship

Trainee Vehicle Maintenance Operative - Apprenticeship £24,796 - £25,989 (£29,822 - £31,257 pro rata for 44.5 hours per week including 7 hours contractual OT) Full Time 44.5 hours per week including contractual overtime Fixed Term Contract 36 months Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Countrysfastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeitthrive. About the role As our Trainee Vehicle Maintenance Operative at our Work Services Unit, youll benefit from a structured training programme from a 36-month Level 3 Apprenticeship in light vehicle service & maintenance. Youll also get hands on practical experience and training in the workplace working with our vehicles, helping you towards the goal of becoming an experienced vehicle mechanic. Youll gain the skills and experience to let you service, maintain and repair a range of vehicles, plant and machinery to a high standard. This is a career-graded role through with movement through the grades being dependent on satisfactory progression whilst undertaking relevant training. This position is a fixed term contract with a 36-month duration. About you Youll have a keen, demonstrable interest in vehicle mechanics, ideally with some practical experience through hobbies, work or other activities that will give you some skills and knowledge that we can then help you build upon. A full driving license is needed as well as GCSE Maths and English grade C A* (or Grade 4 or above) as required to fulfil the minimum educational requirements for an apprenticeship programme. Please note that due to enrolment dates of the apprenticeship you will need to be available to commence employment with us by early / mid September. Benefits 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more

Location: Rugby, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 8/5/2025