Apprentice Mechanic

Apprenticeship Overview Erewash Borough Council is offering an exciting chance to join their team as an Apprentice Mechanic - no prior qualifications needed, just enthusiasm This fully funded Level 2 Apprenticeship covers tractors, mowers, strimmers, and hedge cutters. You'll get the chance to assist with servicing vans and HGVs, giving you a taste of heavy‑duty mechanics. Responsibilities Prepare and reinstate the work area for land‑based engineering activities. Clean land‑based machinery and equipment. Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land‑based engineering activities. Prepare land‑based prime‑movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities. Prepare parts, components and sub‑assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing. Refit and re‑assemble parts, components and sub‑assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment. Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment. Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components. Complete organisational documentation and reports. Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. Lift, support and secure loads, land‑based machinery, equipment and assemblies. Setup land‑based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements. Connect, attach and fit land‑based machinery equipment to prime movers. Service and maintain land‑based prime‑movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer's recommendations. Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment. Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken. Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates. Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime‑movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair. Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land‑based machinery. Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land‑based machinery. Record and interpret technical information relating to land‑based service, maintenance and repair operations. Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role. Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders. Carry out pre‑delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land‑based equipment and prime movers. Check settings and make adjustments on land‑based equipment to meet customer requirements. Carry out land‑based machinery inspections. Qualifications & Skills GCSE English (grade 3/D) GCSE Maths (grade 3/D) Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Patience Physical fitness Enthusiastic, physically fit and ready for hands‑on work; a curious mind with a genuine interest in how machines work; a committed and enthusiastic individual eager to build a career in engineering. If you have GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 3/D in English and Maths—or are willing to work toward them—this could be the opportunity for you. Prior experience in engineering is a bonus, but not essential. Training & Learning This apprenticeship offers full‑time, hands‑on training in the workplace for five days a week, with one day released for off‑the‑job learning at college. You'll gain practical experience alongside expert guidance, combining real‑world skills with formal qualifications. Benefits 29 or 33 days annual leave a year (after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays Free workplace parking Training & CPD opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted leisure membership VIVUP employee benefits & discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr