Vehicle Technician

Dorset Council; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshops. The role involves carrying out safety inspections, repairs, and routine maintenance on various vehicles. Ideal candidates will have proven vehicle maintenance experience and a relevant qualification. The position offers a permanent role with several benefits including paid leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days paid leave, rising to 32 after five years

membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

full PPE and access to specialist tools

overtime opportunities

support with training

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a vehicle maintenance setting.
• A full driving license (HGV desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs and MOT preparation.
• Identifying additional defects and advising on parts.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records, both digital and paper.
• Ensuring vehicles meet legal and safety standards.
• Contributing to a clean, safe and organised workshop.

Skills

vehicle maintenance experience

confidence in servicing a range of vehicles

communication skills

teamwork skills

organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Dorset Council operates a diverse fleet of over 600 vehicles, including over 200 large goods vehicles supporting services like waste collection, highways, Dorset Travel, harbours and libraries. We're recruiting an experienced Vehicle Technicians to join our busy, well-equipped workshops. What you'll be doing

You'll carry out essential safety inspections, repairs and routine maintenance across a wide range of vehicles—from car-derived vans to gritters, mechanical sweepers and refuse trucks. Your work helps keep vital frontline services running with minimal downtime.

• carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs and MOT preparation
• identifying additional defects and advising on parts
• maintaining clear and accurate records, both digital and paper
• ensuring vehicles meet legal and safety standards
• contributing to a clean, safe and organised workshop

You'll need

• proven experience working in a vehicle maintenance setting
• confidence servicing and repairing a wide range of vehicles
• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience)
• a full driving licence (HGV desirable)
• good communication, teamwork and organisational skills

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

• We provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• We work in partnership to make a real difference
• We value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• We support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

We/You will

• You will be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• You will have access to a range of benefits and support
• You will have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.

We know the value of experienced, skilled technicians. In return, we offer:

• a permanent, secure role with local government benefits
• 27 days paid leave, rising to 32 after five years' service
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• full PPE and access to specialist tools and equipment
• overtime opportunities and occasional bank holiday work
• support with training, including recent EV maintenance qualifications