Vehicle Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid/ flexible working

Training & development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to maintain a fleet of 155 vehicles, including 61 HGVs, vans and plant equipment. You will inspect, prepare for MOT, carry out servicing and repairs to a high standard.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 heavy vehicles, LGV C and D1 licences, MOT testing qualification and the ability to work a 37-hour rotating shift with occasional overtime; you must supply your own tools.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 heavy vehicles is required for the role.
• Class C LGV and D1 minibuses licences essential.
• MOT tester qualification preferred; knowledge of MOT processes.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy and light commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles to O licence standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT tests.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on vehicles and plant.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed.
• Maintain vehicle and plant condition reports and statutory records.
• Provide cover for seasonal events outside core hours.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 heavy vehicles

Class C LGV licence

Minibus D1 licence

VOSA MOT Tester Qualification

Own tools

Vehicle diagnostics & repair

Health & safety awareness

Plant & van maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 heavy vehicles

VOSA MOT Tester Qualification

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum * + 7.5% Shift Allowance

Additional Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum reviewed annually*

Permanent Contract

About the Role

Fleet Management Division are looking for a Vehicle Technician to help Thurrock Council maintain 155 vehicles 61 of them are HGV vehicles the rest comprises of small vans to caged tippers, plus over 500 pieces of plant + equipment.

You will be a key member of our team maintaining vehicles to the highest standard and carry out:

• Inspections of vehicles to \"O\" licence standards


• Preparing vehicles for MOT


• Vehicle condition reports


• Vehicle and plant servicing, maintenance and repairs


• Welding and fabrication


• Vehicle and plant recovery


• Maintaining statutory records


• Providing cover for seasonal events outside of core working hours

What We Are Looking For

As a qualified Vehicle Technician, the successful candidate will need to have:

• NVQ Level 3 heavy vehicles


• Class C LGV licence


• Minibus category D1 licence


• VOSA MOT Tester Qualification


• Knowledge of the application and practice of health & safety legislation within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment; including manual handling and COSHH awareness.


• Experience of diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and plant equipment.


• Must supply own tools

You will be required to work 37 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern of 06:00 - 14:00 & 10:00 - 18:00.

These are core hours however can be subject to change.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support


• Staff discounts and local offers


• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 31st August 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 13th September 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

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