Vehicle Technician

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Generous annual leave

Training and career development

Family-friendly policies

Discounts with retailers

Cycle to work scheme

KAL membership discounts

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a Vehicle Technician to maintain its fleet to the highest standards in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. You will contribute to safety, compliance, and roadworthiness by carrying out inspections, servicing, diagnostics, and DVSA testing support within our Transport Services team.

Required qualifications include Level 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Repair, DVSA MOT examiner certification (or willingness to train at no cost), and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Repair is required.
• DVSA MOT examiner certification is preferred or willing to train at no cost.
• Electric/hybrid vehicle repair qualification or willingness to train at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out HGV safety inspections and scheduled servicing.
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Preparing vehicles for DVSA annual tests and MOT/taxi compliance testing.
• Maintaining electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Supporting apprentices and less experienced staff.
• Participating in out-of-hours breakdown rota (extra payment).
• Using diagnostic software and fleet management systems.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Strong teamwork

Good literacy and numeracy

Strong communication

Standby availability

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Repair

DVSA MOT examiner certification

Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Repair qualification

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Vehicle Technician – Join Our Team at Kirklees Council

Vehicle Technician,– we're hiring now!

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Salary: (£17.25 - £19.32 per hour)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Negotiable

About the Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining Kirklees Council’s fleet to the highest standards. Working within our Transport Services team, you’ll help ensure our vehicles and plant are safe, compliant, and roadworthy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out HGV safety inspections and scheduled servicing
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Preparing vehicles for DVSA annual tests and MOT/taxi compliance testing
• Maintaining electric and hybrid vehicles
• Supporting apprentices and less experienced staff
• Participating in out-of-hours breakdown rota (extra Payment)
• Using diagnostic software and fleet management systems

About You

We’re looking for someone with the right qualifications and hands‑on experience. You’ll need:

• Level 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Repair (or equivalent)
• DVSA MOT examiner certification (or willingness to train, no cost to you)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Class C licence (or willingness to train, No cost to you)
• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Repair qualification (or willingness to train, no cost to you )
• Experience using diagnostic software
• Ability to work part of a team, including standby arrangements, on average 1 week in 6 (extra payment)
• Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

If you don’t meet the requirements of this role or are semi-skilled, please take a look at our Vehicle Technician Improvers vacancy.

For more information about this role and the requirements, please view the attached Job Profile.

What can we offer?

• Excellent local goverment pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• A range of family friendly polices
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• We offer a wide range of well‑being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership.

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal chat please contact Beth Wrafter on 01484 221000 or at [e-mail]

Weekday, Evening and Saturday morning interview slots are available if required

In accordance with the current UK Government Sponsorship criteria for this specific type of role, sponsorship applications cannot be received.