Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician

Job Vacancy

 

- Genuine interest in mechanics and vehicle maintenance

- Basic understanding of tools and workshop safety

- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills

- Good communication skills

- Basic IT literacy for diagnostic tools and record-keeping

- Full UK driving licence (or working towards one)

- Positive attitude and reliability

 

Core Skills at Intermediate 2 on Numeracy, Communication, ICT, Problem Solving & Working with Others 

 

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 11th January 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 21st January 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Apprentice Vehicle Motor Technician

Position Number: RDC010

Directorate: Place

Location: Bonnyrigg Garage

Contract Status: Fixed Term for 4 years from start date

Hours of Work: 39

Working Pattern: 07:30-16:00 m-th 07:30-15:00 F / Times vary when at college

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Candidates will be paid in line with progression through training programme in conjunction with Edinburgh College – progression paid upon college acknowledgement of progression to next stage.

Year 1 – Grade 1 - £28,062.93

Year 2 – Grade 2 – £29,161.84

Year 3 – Grade 3 - £30,545.65

Year 4 – Grade 4 - £32,051.57

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.