Vehicle Technician

Dorset Council UK; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Shaftesbury is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to work in their workshops. The role involves safety inspections, repairs, and maintenance of a diverse fleet. Candidates should have proven vehicle maintenance experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers a permanent role with government benefits including paid leave and training support.

Benefits

Permanent secure role

27 days paid leave

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Full PPE and tools

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a vehicle maintenance setting.
• Confidence servicing and repairing a wide range of vehicles.
• Full driving license; HGV desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing, repairs and MOT preparation.
• Identify additional defects and advise on parts.
• Maintain clear and accurate records, both digital and paper.
• Ensure vehicles meet legal and safety standards.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and organized workshop.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance expertise

Experience with inspections

Good communication skills

Teamwork

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.

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 organised 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 organisational skills