Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A prominent district council in the UK is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to maintain its fleet of vehicles and plant equipment. The ideal candidate will hold Level 3 HGV qualifications and MOT testing certifications. This role offers a salary of £32,061 - £34,434 per annum, additional market supplement, generous holiday entitlement, and a local government pension. Closing date for applications is 25 September 2025.

Benefits

Very generous holiday entitlement, up to 36 days per year plus bank holidays

Generous local government pension

£4,500 market supplement

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 HGV vehicle technician.
• MOT testing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Council's fleet and plant in good working order.
• Minimise downtime and ensure road and site safety.

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician

£32,061 - £34,434 per annum with an additional £4,500 Market Supplement and allowances

37 Hours

If it breaks, can you fix it?

Ashfield District Council, located in North Nottinghamshire and in easy reach of Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield, is a District Council with BIG City ambitions. Having secured over £62m in Towns Fund investment to support our communities and thriving businesses we are passionate about the place and the people who live, work, study and visit Ashfield.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Keep the Council’s fleet and plant in good working order to minimise downtime and ensure road and site safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 HGV vehicle technician
• MOT testing qualifications

Benefits and Conditions

• 37 hours per week
• £32,061 - £34,434 per annum with an additional £4,500 Market Supplement and allowances
• Very generous holiday entitlement, up to 36 days per year plus bank holidays
• Generous local government pension
• This role includes a £4,500 market supplement (reviewed annually) and an additional shift payment

Additional Information

• For an informal conversation on the role please contact George Farrell - Transport and Compliance Manager on 01623 457885
• Closing date: 25 September 2025
• Interviews: 6 October 2025