Modern Apprentice - Motor Mechanic

Temporary apprenticeship for 3 Years

Must be 16-19 years of age and live within North Ayrshire

As part of North Ayrshire Council's Modern Apprentice Recruitment Process, you will be required to undertake a 2 week pre-employment course with one of our employability partners prior to Interview. For further information on what the course will entail and the training allowance click here . Details of when this will take place will be emailed to you in due course upon completion of your application.

To undertake a Modern Apprenticeship and contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of the service.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Responsibilities

• To undertake individual role in line with the Council’s Strategic Priorities and in compliance with the Council’s corporate policies and procedures.
• To undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by Management or someone acting on their behalf, in addition to the role specific tasks & responsibilities detailed below.

Role Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

What will you do ?

Training with the servicing, diagnostic inspection and repair of the defects in the full range of Council's fleet of light vehicles , plant, ground care equipment and power engines.

• Ensure that the fleet complies with current legislation.
• Ensure repairs and servicing are completed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Preparation and submission of vehicles for Ministry of Transport testing.
• Ensure compliance with the Operator Licence.
• Completion of appropriate vehicle records.

What do you need to bring to the role?

• Three Standard Grades at Level3 or above or equivalent core skills at level 4.
• An interest in mechanics or transport engineering
• Manual dexterity (aptitude test will be carried out)
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Willing to take and follow instruction

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Essential

Desirable

Evidence

Education and Qualifications

• Three Standard Grades at Level 3 or above
           OR
  three National 4 qualifications or above
  (one of these qualifications must be in English)
• Core Skills at Level 4

• Demonstrate the potential to achieve motor industry qualification standards

• Application Form
• Interview

Experience

• Relevant knowledge and / or experience gained from education, voluntary or part time work

• Application Form
• References
• Interview

Specialist Knowledge

• An interest in mechanics or transport engineering

• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Vehicle and Road Traffic Legislation
   

• Application Form
• Interview
• Pre/Post-Interview Check (if appropriate)

Skills and Abilities

• Manual dexterity (aptitude assessments will be part of selection process)
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Willing to take and follow instruction
   

• Application Form
• References
• Interview

Other

• Ability to travel throughout North Ayrshire
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

• Driving licence covering categories B, C1, D1

• Application Form
• Interview
• Pre/Post-Interview Check (if appropriate)