Commercial Vehicle Technician

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

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Job summary

Chelmsford City Council is seeking a fully trained HGV commercial vehicle technician to maintain the Council's fleet to the highest standards. The role is based in the well-equipped workshop at Freighter House, Boreham, and requires a strong commercial vehicle background with training provided as appropriate.

The successful candidate will have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent and hold City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 and 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology, plus a HGV/LGV Class 2 license.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Possess City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology.
• HGV/LGV Class 2/Category C Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Council's fleet to the highest standards.
• Work at the well-equipped workshop at Freighter House, Boreham; 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexibility within the role and ability to adapt to priorities.

Education

City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

We are seeking a fully trained HGV commercial vehicle technician to work as part of the team who maintain the Council's fleet to the highest standards.

Working at our well-equipped workshop at our operations depot at Freighter House, Boreham, a strong commercial vehicle background is essential and previous experience of working on waste collection vehicles is desirable but not essential as training will be provided as appropriate.

The successful applicant will have served a recognised apprenticeship, or the equivalent, and possess City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, in Motor Vehicle Technology. A HGV/LGV Class 2/ Category C Driving licence is essential.

The post holder will be required to work 37 hours a week Monday to Friday. Flexibility is crucial within this role.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

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Commercial Vehicle Technician

Company: Chelmsford City Council Salary: from £42,350 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Chelmsford, CM2 5PH Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Summary

We are seeking a fully trained HGV commercial vehicle technician to work as part of the team who maintain the Council's fleet to the highest standards.

Working at our well-equipped workshop at our operations depot at Freighter House, Boreham, a strong commercial vehicle background is essential and previous experience of working on waste collection vehicles is desirable but not essential as training will be provided as appropriate.

The successful applicant will have served a recognised apprenticeship, or the equivalent, and possess City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, in Motor Vehicle Technology. A HGV/LGV Class 2/ Category C Driving licence is essential.

The post holder will be required to work 37 hours a week Monday to Friday. Flexibility is crucial within this role.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

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