Vehicle Maintenance Technician

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bolton is actively looking for skilled Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join their dedicated team. The role requires a strong background in vehicle maintenance, with a minimum of 2 years of experience and knowledge of MOT testing standards. Teamwork and communication skills are essential, as well as a valid driving license. Along with competitive pay, employees enjoy various benefits like gym memberships and a generous leave allowance. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about keeping essential services operational.

Benefits

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Access to a Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician.
• Experience with MOT preparation and knowledge of MOT testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the council’s fleet and ensure essential services run smoothly.
• Work as part of a team to keep vehicles mobile and operational.
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostic skills

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and Safety awareness

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 Motor Vehicle Studies or equivalent

Job description

Grade G Scp 23 £34,434 to Scp 27 £38,220

Contract permanent

Location - Wellington Street Depot

Essential Requirements, Valid Current category ‘B’ driving licence, City and Guilds Level 3 Motor Vehicle Studies (Light and Heavy Goods Vehicles) or equivalent qualification (NVQ) Level 3 Light and/or Heavy Goods Vehicles.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role

Are you looking for a long and successful career with good work-life balance?

Bolton Council is seeking Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join our dedicated team responsible for maintaining the council’s fleet. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills will help keep essential services running smoothly.

About You

We’re looking for experienced and motivated technicians with a passion for delivering high‑quality work who enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in keeping the fleet mobile and operational.

Experience of working on a variety of vehicles with good diagnostic and problem‑solving skills is key, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician and proven experience of MOT preparation and knowledge of MOT testing standards (HGV/PCV vehicles).

You’ll be an effective member of the team who takes pride keeping the fleet mobile and operational. Good written and oral communication skills, as well as having a proactive approach to Health and Safety guidelines and regulations is essential.

You’ll be required to have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to cover different shift patterns over the working week (Monday to Friday).

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply?

Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and covering letter / supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex‑military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service‑related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

• Documents for Right to Work
• Staff Benefits
• Top Tips
• Our Values & Behaviours
• Privacy Notice
• Job Description

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