Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. 

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.

About the team we are recruiting to

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.

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

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?

If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.

We would recommend that you take advantage of this service to maximise your chances of being shortlisted.

Address:  West Orchards, West Orchards Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY
Phone: 024 7678 5740
Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk     
Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop

Pre-interview and assessment* date (via Microsoft Teams):– 12th August 2024*

Interviews - week commencing  from the 12^th August 2024

* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that you are currently working at and identify any support you may require. 

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 Coventry

Coventry 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

Coventry City Council