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).

LAPV jobs

Assistant Street Cleansing Operative x 2

Wakefield Council
£24,790.00 - £25,183.00, Grade 4, 37 hours, Permanent
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for an Assistant Street Cleansing Operative x 2. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Estate Caretaker (Full-Time)

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£27,729 - £28,125
An opportunity has arisen in Estate Services; we are looking to recruit 9 full time Estate Caretakers Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

HGV & Municipal Vehicle Technician

Ribble Valley Borough Council
Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £29,572 to £31,067 per annum
This post assists the Senior HGV and Municipal Vehicle Technician Clitheroe, Lancashire
Recuriter: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Casual Loaders

Ribble Valley Borough Council
For 16 and 17 year olds the rate of pay is £7.55 per hour
Working out of the Council’s Depot on Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, as a member of a refuse collection team. Clitheroe, Lancashire
Recuriter: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Fleet Manager (CPC)

Wakefield Council
Grade 9 - Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent
Join one of the UK's top Transport Services Teams! Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

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