Fleet Maintenance Technician x 2

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Tool allowance

Flexible working

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a time-served vehicle technician to service and maintain the council's vehicle and plant fleet, based at Stretton Way Depot, Huyton.

The role includes day-to-day servicing, inspections, and repairs, with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required; 10% shift allowance and tool allowance are included, and flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Time served vehicle technician
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in automotive maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day service, inspection and maintenance of the council's vehicle and plant fleet.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with repairs as needed.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Vehicle inspection

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in automotive maintenance

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location: Stretton Way, Stretton Way Depot, Huyton Ind Estate, Huyton, L36 6JF
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 04/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0705

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

The Fleet and Logistics management service provides a Fleet Procurement and maintenance service for the council. The service operates from the Council’s main operational depot at Stretton Way in Huyton.

The role involves the day-to-day service, inspection and maintenance of the vehicle and plant fleet.

Applicants must be a time served vehicle technician and have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in automotive maintenance and repair.

The salary for the role includes’ s a 10% shift allowance, and a tool allowance and ranges from £36,869 to £38,737 per annum when working a standard 36 hour week.

Regular overtime is also available throughout the year

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contactGeoff Coombe on 0151 443 2441 or alternativelyRob Craig 0151 443 2816

Interviews are likely to be held on 8 & 9 October 2026