training

Council rolls out in-house EV training programme

11/07/2025

Denbighshire County Council has launched an in-house electric vehicle (EV) training programme to upskill its fleet drivers.

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).

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Vehicle Technician

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280- £41,771 per annum)
As a Fleet Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Sandwell MBC’s diverse fleet. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Street Lighting Electrical Inspector

North Yorkshire Council
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
Do you hold an ONC in electrical engineering or City & Guilds Electrician? Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Mobile Street Scene Operative

North Yorkshire Council
£24,796 to £25,989 per annum
The Waste and Street Scene department requires enthusiastic and committed mobile street cleansing operative. Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Managing Director, Recycling and Waste LATCo

East Devon District Council
Up to £120,000
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Recuriter: East Devon District Council

Head of Parking

Redbridge London Borough Council
£86,274 - £89,667
Our borough is beginning a huge transformation. Redbridge, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Redbridge London Borough Council

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