Vehicle Technician

• Annual Salary: Scale 6 – SO1
• Location: Council workshop base with travel to other council sites as required
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our team as a Vehicle Technician and provide high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused vehicle inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair services across the Council’s fleet. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career, offering progression as skills and experience develop.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Undertake servicing, repairs, and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, including electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform MOT testing for Class IV, V, and VII vehicles and taxi compliance testing.
• Participate in out-of-hours operations, including roadside checks.
• Respond to breakdowns, collisions, and urgent operational demands.
• Maintain accurate documentation and electronic records of all work performed.
• Ensure workshop areas, tools, and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Provide training and support to other staff as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician Certificate or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence (Category B held for a minimum of 2 years).
• Experience servicing and repairing motor vehicles, including HGVs, light commercial vehicles, and cars.
• Good knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and the ability to use diagnostic equipment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to attend training and development courses to further enhance skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression to SO1 upon completion of additional qualifications.
• Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and job security within a council role.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.