Vehicle & Plant Technician | Fleet Services | Thornton Depot | Full Time

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading authority as a Vehicle & Plant Technician at Lancashire County Council, where you will ensure the smooth operation of essential services through effective vehicle maintenance and repairs. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance including electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• Full UK Category B driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle inspections and preparations for MOT testing.
• Repair and maintain a wide range of vehicles and plant.
• Conduct diagnostic fault finding using up-to-date tools.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Heavy vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Vehicle & Plant Technician | Fleet Services | Thornton Depot | Full Time

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Job Description

| Salary £31,067 - £35,235 per annum | Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week | Thornton Depot |

Job Description

| Salary £31,067 - £35,235 per annum | Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week | Thornton Depot |

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Join us as a Vehicle and Plant Technician to help us build a better Lancashire!

Every day, you will play a crucial role in our mission to build stronger communities. Your efforts will ensure that communities are seamlessly connected through well-maintained roads and good transport links, fostering growth and enhancing the quality of life for everyone.

As a Vehicle and Plant Technician, your work is an integral part of maintaining our extensive and diverse fleet, including the essential vehicle maintenance for Highways, street lighting, travel care and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. Your timely and cost-effective repairs will keep Lancashire's front-line services moving efficiently, ensuring our communities remain safe and connected.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out vehicle inspections and preparations for MOT testing.
• Repairing and maintaining a wide range of vehicles and plant.
• Conducting diagnostic fault finding using a range of up-to-date tools & equipment.
  
  
  

What we're looking for:

• You'll hold an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline and full UK category B driving licence. It would be beneficial if you held a heavy vehicle maintenance qualification and a category C+E or D+E driving licence.
• You'll have experience repairing and maintain vehicles including electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• You'll be a great communicator with the ability to mentor apprentices and junior members in the team.
  
  
  

If you would like to contact us for an informal and confidential chat, please get in touch with Charlie Budges (Fleet Engineering Manager) at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23 June 2025 Interviews: Ongoing

Application review is ongoing so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

Why join us?

We are committed to developing our workforce and retaining talented people which is why you'll be able to shape the career path that is right for you. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications including a selection of MOT testing, Specialist Vehicle Driving Qualifications, Plant Operation Training and Vehicle Diagnostics.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
  
  
  

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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