Vehicle Technician - Improver

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician to maintain its diverse fleet of vehicles. This permanent role offers the opportunity for ongoing training and professional development, enabling you to become fully qualified in vehicle maintenance and repair. You will work in a dynamic workshop environment, contributing to high standards of service while adhering to health and safety regulations. With generous annual leave and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is ideal for those passionate about vehicle technology and maintenance. Join a forward-thinking team and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and career development

Excellent pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Discounts with retailers

Well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Possession or willingness to obtain an HGV licence.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to workshops.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Engage in continuous professional development and adapt to new technologies.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicles and plant used within local authorities

HGV licence

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Experience in a busy workshop environment

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation: Kirklees

Directorate: Place

Service Area: Highways & Streetscene

Hours: 37

Number of Jobs: Numerous

Location(s): Vine Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6NT

Position type: Permanent

Grade: Grade 7

Transport Services is responsible for all aspects of transport and related services including procurement, maintenance, and disposal on behalf of the Council. The fleet size is approximately 800 vehicles, ranging from small light commercials to large heavy goods refuse vehicles. Operations are based across three vehicle repair facilities in Kirklees.

Your role involves working as part of a team, contributing to maintaining Kirklees Council's vehicle fleet at an exemplary standard. You will receive training to develop your knowledge and skills to become a fully qualified Vehicle Technician, capable of working on all fleet vehicles. Duties include training to perform tasks such as HGV Preventative Maintenance Inspections, scheduled servicing, auxiliary equipment repairs, preparing vehicles for periodic tests, attending breakdowns, and maintaining Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. You will work in accordance with health and safety standards and report to a Workshop Team Leader and the Transport Workshops Manager.

The workshop environment is dynamic, with ongoing technological and design innovations. You will be expected to engage in continuous professional development and adapt to new technologies.

This role requires performing vehicle inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs in line with DVSA standards. Work locations include George Street Depot in Dewsbury and occasionally other workshops in Huddersfield.

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Knowledge of vehicles and plant used within local authorities, including associated equipment
• Possession or willingness to obtain an HGV licence
• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle
• Understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to workshops
• Willingness to work at various locations within Kirklees
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship or relevant experience working in a busy workshop environment maintaining and repairing motor vehicles

For more details, please view the attached Job Profile.

What we offer:

• Generous annual leave
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Discounts with retailers
• Well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme

For questions, contact Tom Freeland (Transport Workshops Manager) at 01484 221000 or at [e-mail].

To be shortlisted, demonstrate how you meet the Employee Specification in the attached Job Profile. CVs are not accepted.

For informal discussions or more information, contact Tom Freeland at the number above. We encourage applications from people with disabilities. For support with the application process, contact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.