Vehicle Technician (2 Posts) | £36,581 - £39,481

Barnsley; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join the Fleet Services team at Smithies Lane Depot. The role focuses on maintaining conventional and electric vehicles, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safety and compliance across our fleet.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, mentor apprentices, and support the transition to low-emission transport while working within a dedicated workshop environment and meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and repair.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on a range of conventional and electric vehicles.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle safety and roadworthiness across the fleet.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and trail new maintenance processes.
• Mentor and support colleagues and apprentices, promoting best practices.

Skills

EV maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle safety

Job description

Position reference: 50012279 50012284

Directorate:Place| Service:Commercial & Operational Service Support

Salary :£36,581 - £39,481

Working Arrangements : 4 day shift, with rolling day off

Hours per week : 37

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date :16/10/2026a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

The successful candidate will be required to be available outside of services normal working hours as part of a standby rota to respond to out of hours service needs. A standardised standby payment will be made in respect of these duties.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Fleet Services team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make .
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

We have a unique opportunity within Fleet Services, based in the busy Depot Services team at Smithies Lane Depot. This is your chance to play a key role in supporting essential council services delivered across our communities.

We are seeking a skilled and professional Vehicle Technician with experience in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and repair, and a proven track record of working within a diverse and demanding fleet operation. You will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of vehicle safety, reliability, and service quality across a wide range of assets.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair faults efficiently, work to strict deadlines, and provide accurate and detailed maintenance records while consistently upholding the highest standards of health and safety.

As part of a dedicated workshop team, you will help deliver a high-quality, cost-effective fleet maintenance service, ensuring vehicles and equipment remain safe, compliant, and available to support the delivery of council services.

Using your technical expertise in both conventional and electric vehicle technologies, you will contribute to the maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of the council's fleet. You will also support the transition to low-emission and zero-emission vehicles by applying your knowledge of EV systems, battery technology, and associated safety procedures.

You will be expected to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, provide technical insight to support decision-making, and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery within a challenging operational environment.

The role also involves supporting and mentoring colleagues and apprentices, sharing knowledge and best practice while helping to promote the Council's values and commitment to excellent customer service.

We are committed to supporting your continuous professional development and will provide opportunities for further training and development in emerging vehicle technologies, including electric and alternative-fuel vehicles.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances