Vehicle Technician

Hampshire County Council; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sociable hours

Overtime & standby payments

Supportive workshop environment

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days holiday raising to 28 days

Family-friendly policies

Employee Support Services

Interest free travel loans and about

Discounts on products and services

Excellent training and development

Sense of purpose

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Transport Management (HTM) invites applications for a Workshop Technician to service and repair a fleet of HGVs and trailers.

You'll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic tools, prepare vehicles for MOTs, and maintain thorough records while supporting on-call roadside assistance.

The role offers sociable hours, a supportive workshop team, and training opportunities within a high-quality local government environment.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities to identify faults and remedies on vehicles and trailers.
• Good knowledge of DVSA regulations and safety standards during inspections and servicing.
• Experience on HGVs/LGV or D1 licence desirable; IRTEC/ADR or welding skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using specialist diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs and conduct safety checks to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all work and respond to breakdowns with roadside assistance when needed.
• Report major issues to Workshop Manager and support smooth workshop operations.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

DVSA regulations knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

As a Workshop Technician, you'll carry out inspections, servicing, repairs and MOT preparation on a wide range of light and heavy vehicles, helping ensure they remain safe, roadworthy and compliant. You'll use modern diagnostic tools, work to DVSA standards, maintain accurate records, and support occasional call outs or roadside assistance. You'll be part of a skilled team committed to quality, safety and professional standards.What you'll do: In this role, you'll carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs and trailers, including diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using specialist diagnostic equipment. You'll prepare vehicles for MOTs, conduct inspections in line with DVSA standards, and complete thorough safety checks to ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements. You will maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, respond to breakdowns and provide roadside assistance when needed, and ensure tools and equipment are safely used and well maintained. Working closely with fellow technicians, you'll also report major issues to the Workshop Manager and support the smooth running of the workshop., We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Are you an experienced vehicle technician looking for sociable hours, a supportive team, and the chance to take real pride in the work you do? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and professional workshop team at Hampshire Transport Management (HTM), helping maintain the reliability and safety of the vehicles that keep our county running.

We're looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and proven experience in a similar role. You'll bring strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities, good knowledge of DVSA regulations, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in working on HGVs and LGV or D1 licence are strongly desirable. Experience with modern diagnostic tools and software, additional industry certifications such as IRTEC or ADR, and welding or fabrication skills would also be beneficial.

At Hampshire County Council, we serve the people of Hampshire "with purpose and pride to improve lives, today and for tomorrow." As one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK, we're known for innovation, professionalism, and our commitment to developing our people.

• Sociable hours - predominantly Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.
• Overtime and standby payments available as additional earning opportunities.
• Friendly, supportive workshop environment where teamwork really matters.
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days raising to 28days after 5 years of service.
• Family friendly policies.
• Employee Support Services.
• Interest free travel loans and discounts.
• Access to a wide range of discounts on products and services.
• Excellent training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills.
• Strong sense of purpose - feel proud contributing to services that support Hampshire residents every day.

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.