Fleet Vehicle Technician and Driver at Coastland College

Christchurchandeastdorset; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Weymouth seeks a Fleet Vehicle Technician & Driver to maintain and operate college vehicles. The successful candidate will ensure vehicles are safe and presentable, perform minor repairs, and transport students for educational needs. Essential qualifications include a Full UK Driving Licence and practical vehicle maintenance skills. The role offers generous leave and pension benefits, along with a supportive working environment. If you are dedicated to ensuring safety and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension Scheme

Access to confidential emotional support

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts at on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have Business Insurance.
• Competent in vehicle maintenance with practical skills.
• Experience in customer care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Transport students for educational visits using college vehicles.
• Perform daily and monthly vehicle checks and report faults.
• Complete minor mechanical repairs within qualifications.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence with Business Insurance

Good practical skills in vehicle maintenance

Strong communication and people skills

Ability to work under pressure and with attention to detail

Previous customer care experience

Knowledge of Health & Safety practices

Education

City & Guilds Motor Vehicle/Engineering qualification

Job description

About the role

About your role: We’re looking for a Fleet Vehicle Technician & Driver to ensure our college vehicles are safe, clean, and ready for use. You’ll play a key role in transporting students for educational visits, maintaining our fleet, and carrying out minor repairs. This is a hands‑on role that combines driving duties with practical maintenance tasks.

What you’ll do

• Drive college vehicles for educational visits and other transport needs
• Carry out daily and monthly vehicle checks, reporting faults promptly
• Ensure vehicles are clean, tidy, and well‑presented at all times
• Complete minor mechanical repairs within your qualifications and experience
• Maintain stock of oils, fluids, and spare parts
• Check compliance items such as road tax, permits, and first aid kits
• Adhere to all legislation, including driver’s hours and Tachograph rules

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence with Business Insurance
• Good practical skills in vehicle maintenance
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work under pressure and with attention to detail
• Previous customer care experience
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices

Desirable

• PCV Licence (D Licence)
• Digital Tachograph Card
• City & Guilds Motor Vehicle/Engineering qualification
• Previous motor vehicle repair experience

So, if you share our values

So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.

Further Information

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter
• Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) / Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role
• Access to Care First – our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on‑site parking
• Free on‑site gym
• Employee discounts at on‑site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders

The important bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Contact us

For an informal chat or to find out more about this role, please contact Peter Atkins on [e-mail].

We’re here to help you: If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need. You can email the Recruitment team at [e-mail] and one of the team will be happy to help.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

About Us

Who we are: Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry‑standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming

With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A‑Levels to vocational courses and land‑based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future‑ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring that every learner thrives.