training

The critical shortage of qualified mechanics

21/04/2023

APSE principal advisor for transport Rob Bailey discusses the significant pressures on recruiting and retaining operatives and technical staff.

Britain faces EV mechanic shortage

08/12/2022

Britain will run out of mechanics to service the growing number of electric vehicles on its roads by the end of the decade, a think-tank has warned.

Council vehicle technicians complete new EV maintenance scheme

02/08/2022

Vehicle technicians employed by City of Wolverhampton Council are among the first in the UK to complete a new scheme training them for electric vehicle maintenance.

Time for engineer registration

01/07/2022

Phil Clifford makes the case for mandatory accreditation for mechanics and engineers to ensure skill levels are maintained in the face of new technology.

Government urged to tackle ‘unprecedented skills shortages’ in motor industry

08/04/2022

Motor industry representatives have urged the Government to do more to tackle the ‘unprecedented skills shortages’ the sector currently faces.

CIWM and WAMITAB complete merger

21/12/2021

CIWM has confirmed the successful completion of its merger with WAMITAB, a move designed to strengthen the provision of fit-for-purpose qualifications in the resources and waste management sector.

Apprenticeship programme earmarking £100,000 for automotive industry re-launched

19/10/2021

An apprenticeship programme offering training opportunities to those currently working within the automotive industry has been relaunched.

Learning on the job

18/02/2021

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week last week, FCC Environment – one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies – is shining a light on Sara Afu-Clackett, who started her journey with the organisation as an apprentice in 2018.

AFP launches EV transition training course

18/02/2021

A new training course designed to help businesses transition to electric vehicles has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

LAPV jobs

Waste Services Operative x2

Hyndburn Borough Council
£25,584- £27,269 per annum (SCP 7 TO 11)
The successful candidates will be joining the Council’s extremely successful Waste Services team. Accrington, Lancashire
Recuriter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Chelmsford

Essex County Council
Up to £28033.00 per annum + 6% flat rate allowance
Shovel Driver Plant Operative - Chelmsford Waste Transfer StationPermanent, Full Time£28,033 + 6% flat rate allowance (£1,681.98 per annum)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior Transport Planner

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£47,532 - £50,574
Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Sub Compact)

Wakefield Council
£25,584.00 - £27,269.00, Grade 5, 37 hours, Permanent
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Street Cleansing Driver / Operative Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Assistant Traffic Management Technician - WMF2104e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£25,584 - £25,992
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our South Lakeland team Kendal, Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

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