We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Fleet Management is a key support service for many internal and external customers at Coventry City Council. We are based in a fully equipped vehicle workshop at our Whitley Depot site and are responsible for the repair and maintenance of approximately 500 items including vehicles and plant machinery and equipment. We are also responsible for the provision of fuel to our customers, and in addition provide a driver training service to many customers.
We want every single customer to have a positive experience when working with fleet management and would welcome you being part of the team.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role?We are looking to appoint a self-motivated individual who can work well in a team and is prepared to learn and work on a wide range of local authority vehicles and plant.
You will learn all aspects of vehicle maintenance including experience on light and heavy commercial vehicles as well as a varied range of plant and equipment. This will include vehicle safety inspections, servicing, electrical diagnosis and repair, general fault diagnosis, hydraulic systems, and basic welding and fabrication. There may also be opportunities to develop MOT testing skills (based on age and experience), and you will learn how to utilise a wide range of repair related and workshop equipment.
Our apprentices work alongside experienced staff to gain skills related to their job whilst also studying towards a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Apprenticeship. Details about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/heavy-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-v1-3
Joining our Fleet Management Service as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician is a great opportunity to start a career with the Council.
Who are we looking for?We are looking for applicants that have:
A basic understanding of mechanical components.
A basic understanding of workplace health and safety-related issues
Problem-solving and data recording skills.
An interest in starting a career in vehicle maintenance
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
