Vehicle Technician & Improver

Highways Magazine; Kirklees, Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council transport services team in Kirklees is seeking a motivated individual to join as a Vehicle Technician. The role involves vehicle inspections, servicing, and maintenance under DVSA standards, with training opportunities to support professional growth. Applicants should have knowledge of vehicle maintenance, a willingness to obtain an HGV license, and relevant qualifications. Benefits include generous leave, pension schemes, and ongoing training within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Friendly and supportive team environment

Ongoing training and career development

Excellent pension scheme

Range of family friendly policies

Discounts with local and national retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Possession of HGV licence or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation in the workshop.
• Successfully completed apprenticeship or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle inspections and scheduled servicing.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to vehicles.
• Adhere to DVSA standards in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicles and plant operated within local authorities

HGV licence or willingness to undertake training

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Experience in a busy workshop environment

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ level 2 in Motor Vehicle Repair

Job description

Transport Services are responsible for all aspects of transport and related services including, procurement, maintenance and disposal on behalf of the Council. Transport services currently have a fleet size of approximately 800 vehicles ranging from small light commercials to large heavy goods refuse vehicles. Transport Services operate from three vehicle repair facilities across Kirklees.

Your role would involve working as part of a team, contributing to ensuring that Kirklees Council remains at the forefront of exemplar vehicle maintenance. You will be supported and provided with training to increase your knowledge and practical skillsets to meet the key capabilities required to progress to a fully trained and qualified Vehicle Technician, and the competence to work on the full range of fleet vehicles operated by the organisation. Your duties will include being trained to increase your ability to complete all required tasks expected of a fully qualified Vehicle Technician, this includes carrying out HGV Preventative Maintenance Inspections (safety inspections), all aspects of scheduled servicing, auxiliary equipment repairs (bin-lifts, road sweepers etc.), preparing HGV’s for their annual periodic tests (including driving to selected test stations), attending breakdowns, and Electric and Hybrid Vehicle (E&HVs) maintenance. You will ensure that you undertake your duties in-accordance to required standards, including adhering to Health & Safety legislations and local workplace procedures, working in ways to protect safety. You will report to a Workshop Team Leader and the Transport Workshops Manager.

The Transport Services Workshop function is an evolving world where changes are constant due to transport innovations, such as changes to vehicle and plant designs. You will need to commit to Continuous Professional Development and embrace technological innovations to continue to meet the needs of the job.

This role will require you to carry out vehicle inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicles and plants operated by Kirklees Council, in line with DVSA standards. You will be expected to work at George Street Depot in Dewsbury and may occasionally be asked to work at our other workshop which is in Huddersfield.

Requirements

• Knowledge of vehicles and plant operated within local authorities, including associated equipment.
• Possession of HGV licence or willingness to undertake training to obtain.
• City & Guilds/NVQ level 2 in Motor Vehicle Repair.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the workshop environment.
• Willingness to work at various locations within Kirklees areas.
• Successfully completed apprenticeship with post experience working within a busy workshop environment maintaining and repairing a variety of motor vehicles OR can demonstrate sufficient experience and successfully working towards completing.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly polices.
• Discounts with local and national retailers.
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme.

Tom Freelandis the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

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