Vehicle Technician

Ashfield District Council; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Sutton in Ashfield is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to maintain its diverse fleet of vehicles and plant equipment. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,061 to £34,434, along with a £4,500 market supplement and generous benefits including up to 36 days of holiday per year. The ideal candidate will possess Level 3 HGV qualifications and a passion for vehicle maintenance. Apply today to play a crucial role in keeping essential services running smoothly.

Benefits

36 days holiday plus bank holidays

Local government pension

Annual market supplement review

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Level 3 HGV vehicle technician.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair is essential.
• Enthusiastic and motivated attitude towards maintaining a fleet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a varied fleet of vehicles and plant equipment.
• Ensure efficient operation of refuse collection vehicles and other machinery.

Skills

MOT testing qualifications

HGV vehicle maintenance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Level 3 HGV vehicle technician

Job description

Job Description

Ashfield District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join the team based in Sutton in Ashfield - Northern Depot. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,061 - £34,434 per annum with an additional £4,500 Market Supplement and allowances.

If it breaks, can you fix it?

We now have an opportunity for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and excited about keeping our wheels on the road. As a qualified Level 3 HGV vehicle technician, with MOT testing qualifications, you will play a critical role in helping to maintain our large and varied fleet of vehicles & plant equipment ranging from 32t refuse collection vehicles to ride on mowers.

At Ashfield District Council we value our employees (without you we wont be able to empty our bins, cut the grass or maintain our Council Housing stock) and offering benefits including a very generous holiday entitlement, up to 36 days per year plus bank holidays along with a generous local government pension.

Please note this role includes a £4,500 market supplement as well an additional shift payment; the market supplement is reviewed annually.

Closing date: 18 January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026

Why not click ‘apply' today? ...