Job title: Apprentice Workshop Technician
Salary: £23,151.48
Hours: 37
Contract: 3 year fixed term contract (dependant on apprenticeship progress)
Location: The Arium, Thorner Lane, Leeds, LS14 3FB.
The Workshop and Engineering section has recently undergone a significant reshaping and we are now looking to recruit to a number of key roles across the team to secure long term success. As Apprentice Workshop Technician you’ll thrive on being part of a team of highly skilled workshop technicians and fitters. The successful applicant will join a team striving to deliver the maintenance of the Green Spaces fleet. This will ensure the council’s statutory duties are upheld and we are able to provide safe, well-maintained spaces for all to enjoy. You will become part of the wider diverse council where you will have prospects to succeed.https://www.leeds.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/best-city-ambition
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As an Apprentice Workshop Technician you will:
- undertake training and development activities as required from our learning providers and existing staff.
- attained a minimum of GCSE Level 4/C in Maths and English.
- attend Askham Bryan College, York.
- have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- display an ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- have a high degree of manual dexterity.
About the role
Our Transport and Engineering section are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Workshop Technician, to be part of a team based at The Arium in LS14, but may also be asked to work anywhere within the city boundary.
The successful candidate will be required to attend Askham Bryan College in York and undertake a Level 2 Land Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship. The duration of this is 20 months with 22 one-week blocks spread across the academic calendar. There will also be additional internal training and development opportunities to bolster your learning.
What you will learn:-
- Health and safety in the workplace.
- Machine inspection, simple fault diagnosis.
- Engine technology incorporating lubrication systems.
- Intake and exhaust systems, cooling systems.
- Electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Practices including removing and replacing components.
In line with this training, you will gain knowledge from the workshop team on the techniques used to maintain, service, and repair of a diverse range of horticultural, agricultural, arboricultural machinery plant and equipment used within Leeds City Council’s greenspaces.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
Leeds City Council is a compassionate employer who is proud to offer the best employee experience. Our employee benefits aim to look after your health and wellbeing, your workplace, and your finances.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Stephen Whiteside, Workshop and Engineering Manager. Call 0113 3786002 or email parks@leeds.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job purpose
To undertake a course of learning to develop skill and knowledge on how to inspect, service, repair
and maintain Agricultural, Horticultural, Arboriculture and related plant and machinery in
accordance with statutory regulations and Council policy.
Responsibilities
- To undertake training and development activities as required from appointed learning providers and existing workshop staff to enable effective development of skill and knowledge to meet the requirements of a recognised apprenticeship programme.
- To complete all assignments and maintain a student portfolio, as required by a work-based apprenticeship.
- To gain skills and knowledge in accurate fault diagnosis, repair and defects reporting of Agricultural, Horticultural, Arboriculture and related plant and machinery.
- To become conversant and skilled in the use of specialist powered and hand tools used for the maintenance of horticultural, agricultural and arboricultural machinery.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
- Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
- The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications
A minimum entry requirement of a GCSE level 4/C in Maths and English.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people individually, in groups and at all appropriate levels.
- Ability to read written instructions.
- Ability to understand verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate verbally with colleagues and customers.
- Ability to undertake manual work and learn manual skills.
- Ability to learn and benefit from training.
- Ability to deal with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate a reason for wanting to train as an apprentice workshop technician.
- Applicants must complete a successful pre-entry college assessment.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Be aware of and be able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
