Senior Fleet Technician – HGV, Plant & MOT Expert

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Local authority pension scheme

Professional development and training

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle mechanic to join our Fleet Operations & Compliance team at the Weighbridge Site Lodge. You will repair and service a wide range of vehicles and plant, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with MOT standards.

The role requires a time-served technician or NVQ Level 3 and a driving licence; LGV C is preferred. We offer a competitive salary of £41,000 (including a market supplement), hybrid options, a final salary pension, and

Qualifications

• Time-served technician or NVQ Level 3 with GV/DM experience.
• Strong knowledge of MOT testing and vehicle standards.
• Ability to work on a variety of goods vehicles and plant.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repair, maintenance and servicing of external customers' vehicles.
• Prepare LCV and HGV to pass MOT/LGV tests to required standards.
• Carry out MOT testing on class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles and related testing.
• Maintain high standards of workshop housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Heavy goods vehicle maintenance

Engines and transmission

Braking systems and suspension

DVSA testing knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle mechanic to join our Fleet Operations & Compliance team at the Weighbridge Site Lodge. You will repair and service a wide range of vehicles and plant, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with MOT standards.

The role requires a time-served technician or NVQ Level 3 and a driving licence; LGV C is preferred. We offer a competitive salary of £41,000 (including a market supplement), hybrid options, a final salary pension, and