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Ref no:
HGH21862
Published:
07/09/2026
Closes:
21/09/2026
Location:
Carr's Corner Depot, Lochybridge, Fort William, Lochaber, PH33 6TL
Salary:
£26,012 - £34,458 per year
Contract Type:
Apprenticeship
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Apprentice Mechanic
Location: Fort William
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term - 4 Years
Salary: Percentage of appropriate trade salary £34,458
Year 1 £26,012 per annum
Year 2 80% of trade rate £27,567
Year 3 85% of trade rate £29,290
Year 4 90% of trade rate £31,012


Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Alistair Mackay E-mail: Alistair.MacKay@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: Repair and maintenance of the Council’s Fleet of vehicles and plant under guidance, instruction, and training in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Please find the Job Description below.

Repair and maintenance of the Council’s Fleet of vehicles and plant under guidance, instruction, and training in accordance with the relevant legislation.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

No experience is required but some knowledge and experience of mechanical repair
would be an advantage.

Minimum Grade 3 Pass in Standard Grade English, Mathematics and either a Science or Craft based study

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