Vehicle Technician

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs is seeking a Fleet Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Sandwell MBC's fleet. The ideal candidate will maintain a variety of vehicles and equipment essential for services such as housing repairs and waste collections. Candidates should possess NVQ level 3 in Automotive Maintenance and a willingness to develop further qualifications. This full-time role includes hands-on responsibilities and mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with a diverse fleet including light vehicles, small plant machines, and refuse vehicles.
• F gas licence required.
• LGV Class 2 Category C Licence or Category B with training.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose faults using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Mentor and support apprentices and junior staff.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Electrical Systems

Welding

Fabrication

Education

Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair

Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement

Tools

Fork lift operator’s licence

Tail lift LOLER certification

Job description

As a Fleet Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Sandwell MBC’s diverse fleet.

Working from our central depot, you’ll maintain a wide range of vehicles and equipment that support essential in-house and external services such as housing repairs, grounds maintenance, highways operations, household waste collections and street cleansing.

In this role you will:

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment, including engines, gearboxes, chassis, and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and MOT preparations in line with DVSA standards and regulations.
• Diagnose faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and electrical systems using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Carry out welding, fabrication, bodywork, and painting tasks within workshop capabilities.
• Prepare new fleet items for operational use, including livery application and modifications.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and provide recovery support, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Mentor and support apprentices and junior staff, contributing to their development and training.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair
• LGV Class 2 Category C Licence – Candidates will be accepted with a category B licence and provided training in order to obtain the required category C licence in 12-months.
• Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair and test services for a diverse fleet including vehicles such as light vehicle van/Tipper's, Small Plant machines, Sweepers, and Large Refuse Vehicles.
• experience of working in Heavy Commercial Vehicle workshop.
• F gas licence.
• Fork lift operator’s licence.
• Tail lift LOLER certification.
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement

Hours

37 hours per week

For an informal discussion, please contact Nigel Dolman on 0121 569 6845 or Email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to:[e-mail]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visithttps://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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