Vehicle Technician

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Training and career development

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council seeks a skilled Vehicle Technician to maintain its fleet to high standards in the Transport Services team. You will inspect HGVs, service vehicles, diagnose faults, and prepare units for DVSA tests while supporting apprentices and covering occasional breakdowns.

The role emphasizes safe, compliant, roadworthy vehicles, with training opportunities for DVSA/trainees and hybrid/electric vehicle work. A strong team player with good IT and communication skills fits well.

Qualifications

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

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

DVSA MOT examiner certification

Full UK Driving Licence

Class C licence

Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Repair

Diagnostic software experience

Teamwork and standby ability

literacy and numeracy

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Repair

Tools

Diagnostic software tools

Job description

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 developmentA 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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

27 September 2026, 11:55 PM

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Salary: £17.25 – £19.32 per hour

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Traffic Management

Sector: Transport Planning

Job Role: Technician