• Vacancy ID:
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  • Advertising End Date:
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  • All Locations
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  • Position
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  • Advertising Salary
    £8.97 - £15.49 per hour
  • Vacancy Type
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  • Transport
  • Working Pattern
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  • Working Year
    52 Weeks
  • Hours Per Week:
    37 hours
  • About the Job Role

  • This is a readvertisement, previous applicants need not reapply
     
    As an Apprentice Mechanic, you will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant for both Tayside Contracts and our external customers. You will also be required to attend block release, currently at Edinburgh College, and study for and pass all exams to gain a recognised industry qualification. 

    This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to start their career in transport with a great opportunity to secure permanent employment with Tayside Contracts upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

    The apprenticeship scheme is focussed to target youth unemployment and is open to individuals aged 16-24. Due to funding restrictions, preference will be given to candidates aged 16-19 on or mid September, and individuals aged between 20-29 if you have a disability or are care experienced.
     
    If you are interested in pursuing a career in the transport industry learning from experienced professionals over a 4 year period, are enthusiastic and motivated, have the ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively, follow instructions and hold a Nat 5 (or equivalent) in English and Maths, then we’d love to hear from you. 
     
    You will also be paid:
     
    Tool allowance - £15.75 per week
  • About Tayside Contracts

  • Tayside Contracts is the collaborative operating arm of the three Councils in Tayside (our Constituent Councils): 

    • Angus Council
    • Dundee City Council
    • Perth & Kinross Council 

    We currently employ 2,559 people covering over 3,000 posts, working in more than 420 establishments across Tayside providing essential public services to the 420,000 residents in Tayside on behalf of the three councils.

    Our services include catering, cleaning, roads maintenance, winter and emergency response, vehicle maintenance, quarry materials and a Signshop.

    Our Vision is to be ‘a high performing and expanding shared service: proud of what we do and chosen for how we do it’.

    To support us to reach our vision, and strategic priorities outlined in our Business Plan, we have 4 key values:

    • People
    • Performance
    • Partnership
    • Perception

    Our values are embedded within the culture of Tayside and outline who we need to be; how we need to act and behave, to achieve what we want for Tayside Contracts and our local communities.

    Employee Benefits

    Working with Tayside Contracts has its perks and employees have access to a fantastic range of employee benefits including:

    • 28 days Annual Leave rising to 33 after 5 years service
    • 5 fixed Public Holidays
    • Additional Long Service Leave and Long Service Awards
    • Opportunities for Overtime
    • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (including 15.7% contribution by the employer and Ill Health Retirement Enhancements and Death in Service Benefits)
    • Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) Scheme
    • Lifestyle Savings Discounts - giving you access to a range of discounts across UK major retailers
    • Physical, financial and mental wellbeing support including access to an employee assistance programme
    • Occupational Sick Pay
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Tay Valley Credit Union
    • Corporate Fitness Membership Rate
    • Supported Volunteering Policy
    • Charity/Payroll Giving Scheme
    • Annual Employee Awards
    • Learning, Development and Career Progression Opportunities
    • Flexible Working and Flexible Retirement Policies
    • Family Friendly Policies

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