HGV / PSV Vehicle Technician – Local Council

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HGV / PSV Vehicle Technician to join their team in Bournemouth. This permanent position involves servicing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles for local council operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a commercial vehicle workshop, hold an HGV licence, and possess relevant qualifications. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with legal standards and delivering efficient vehicle services to support front-line operations. If you are passionate about vehicle maintenance and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy Commercial Vehicle Workshop.
• HGV Licence required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and reports on vehicle conditions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing.

Skills

Fault Diagnosis

Vehicle Maintenance

Teamwork

Report Compilation

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

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HGV / PSV Vehicle Technician – Local Council, Bournemouth

Client: South West Recruitment

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 157d4c6172c5

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a permanent, HGV / PSV Skilled Vehicle Technician to service, repair and maintain the Council's fleet across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

Ensuring the vehicles meet the legal standards as set by the relevant governing and enforcing bodies and to support the provision of efficient vehicles to front line services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out thorough examinations, inspections and reports on the condition, roadworthiness, and safety of all vehicles or equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and routine servicing, within specified or scheduled periods.
• Use the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner whilst ensuring a high standard of workmanship.
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Risk Assessments and Safe Working Practices as required, and in line with any statutory requirements.
• Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate to the grade of the post.
• Participate in staff training programmes related to your role, and deliver relevant training as required, to maintain and enhance your own and others' skills and knowledge needed to meet service delivery requirements.
• Be an active part of a team providing a full repair and maintenance service for the Council's fleet.
• Ensure compliance with the Council's Operators Licence.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience of working in a busy Commercial Vehicle Workshop.
• HGV Licence.
• Previous experience in fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of municipal fleet vehicles, including refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, light commercial vehicles, tractors, trailers, and vans.
• Relevant industry-recognised qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or Industry Equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to electronically compile reports of defects, repairs carried out, and parts used accurately.

Salary: £30,456 (PAYE) to £38,480 (Self Employed)

Hours: 6am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)