Lancashire County Council
Apprentice Vehicle & Plant Technician
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Salary £24,521 Per Annum | Fixed term until 30/09/2030 | Full Time, 37 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity to start your career at Lancashire County Council Fleet Services as one of our Apprentice Vehicle & Plant Technicians (HGV Mechanic) where you will get more than just an industry recognised qualification; you will gain skills that can set you up for life and pursue a career. We invest a lot in our apprentices because we want you to be the future of our business.
Key Responsibilities
As an Apprentice Vehicle & Plant Technician you will gain practical experience repairing and maintaining a variety of heavy and light goods vehicles, plant machinery and a wide array of specialist equipment.
- Work experience at one of LCC’s five vehicle workshops makes up the largest segment of the apprenticeship, with college attendance at Lancaster Training Services (Heysham) to work towards achieving the Level 3 qualification Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician as part of your apprenticeship.
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We are looking to recruit apprentices at one of our workshops at the following locations:
- Bamber Bridge Workshop – near Preston
- Network 65 Workshop – Hapton, Burnley
- Caton Workshop – near Lancaster
- Whalley Workshop – Whalley
- Thornton Workshop – Thornton-Cleveleys
The minimum age for applicants is 18 at the time of starting work.
- Closing Date: 17/07/2026
- Interview Date: w/c 27/07/2026
For further information regarding this exciting Apprenticeship opportunity please contact Charlie Budge on 07810267384 or Charles.Budge@lancashire.gov.uk.
Why join us?
By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.
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In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:
- A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
- Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
- Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.
Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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