Vehicle Technician

Dorset Council UK; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking three experienced Vehicle Technicians to join their workshops in Ferndown and Shaftesbury. The role involves essential safety inspections, repairs, and routine maintenance across a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring vital frontline services run smoothly. In return, the council offers a permanent role with local government benefits, including generous leave and pension scheme.

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a vehicle maintenance setting.
• Confidence servicing and repairing a wide range of vehicles.
• A full driving licence (HGV desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs, and MOT preparation.
• Identifying additional defects and advising on parts.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3

Job description

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 three experienced Vehicle Technicians to join our busy, well-equipped workshops in Ferndown and Shaftesbury.

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.

Typical Duties Include

• 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 organized workshop

What’s In It For You

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

You’ll Need

What we’re looking for

• 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 organizational skills