HGV Technician

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Amersham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician to join their team in Coleshill, England. In this full-time permanent role, you will be responsible for conducting general maintenance and servicing on a variety of vehicles, including gritting vehicles and fire appliances. Candidates should have a Level 3 NVQ in heavy goods vehicle maintenance, a solid understanding of vehicle diagnosis, and good communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to benefits and discounts platform

Qualifications

• Desirable A class 4,5 and 7 MOT testers qualification.
• A good understanding of vehicle compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and servicing on various vehicles.
• Perform engine, transmission and chassis repairs.
• Conduct electrical work and MOT prep.

Skills

Vehicle diagnosis

Good communication skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ in heavy goods vehicle maintenance

Job description

About the Team

County Fleet Maintenance are Warwickshire County Councils in house vehicle maintenance and fleet assistance providers.

We are looking for a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician to join our team within a busy and dynamic workshop in Coleshill. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop your skills while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

You will be responsible carrying out general maintenance and servicing on a vast array of makes and models, primarily on gritting vehicles and fire appliances. This includes engine, transmission and chassis repairs and diagnosis, electrical work and MOT prep. A class 4,5 and 7 MOT testers qualification is desirable.

This is a full-time permanent role working 37 hours per week.

Key Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ in heavy goods vehicle maintenance, or relevant qualification
• A good understanding of vehicle diagnosis
• Understanding of vehicle compliance requirements
• Good communication skills to liaise with Supervisors, other Technicians, customers and suppliers

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

An NPPV check is required for individuals who are to be appointed due to frequent and uncontrolled access to government assets.

To discuss the role please contact Lewis Clarke – [e-mail]

Closing date: Midnight on 16th February 2026
Interview date: week commencing 23rd February 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more