Workshop Technician (Fleet Services)

Stockton; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 32 days annual leave + bank hols

Permanent employment

Ongoing training and development

MOT Tester training

Wellbeing support and staff discounts

Supportive workshop team

Skill development across fleet

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a Workshop Technician (HGV) to inspect, service, maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment across the borough. You will contribute to essential services with a flexible, proactive approach.

The role offers training and development opportunities, including MOT Tester status, with a supportive workshop team and structured shift patterns. Permanent employment and pension are provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies or equivalent
• Experience in vehicle maintenance environment
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, braking and transmissions
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and workmanship
• Flexible and proactive approach

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently
• Undertake routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing
• Carry out MOT and taxi testing where qualified
• Ensure work meets DVSA standards and safety requirements
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Provide technical advice to users
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies

Job description

HGV Technician (Fleet Services)

Salary of up to £38,510 per annum
Permanent, 37 hours per week
Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Keep Stockton Moving. Build Your Career.

Are you a skilled vehicle technician looking for more than just another workshop job?

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, you will have theopportunity to work on a diverse fleet of specialist vehicles that help deliver essential services to local communities every day.

Whether you're an experienced HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Technician, Armed Forces Vehicle Mechanic, or a newly qualified technician looking to build your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive organisation that values its employees, invests in training and development, and provides long-term career prospects.

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £38,510 per annum
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Permanent employment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support to gain additional qualifications, including MOT Tester status
• Employee wellbeing support and staff discount schemes
• A friendly, experienced and supportive workshop team
• Opportunities to develop your skills across a wide range of vehicles and specialist equipment
• Genuine work-life balance with structured shift patterns

The Role

As a Workshop Technician (HGV), you will inspect, service, maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, helping to ensure essential services continue to operate effectively across the borough.

No two days are the same. One day you could be servicing a refuse collection vehicle, the next carrying out diagnostics on a gritter, repairing specialist plant equipment, or preparing a minibus for service.

Our fleet includes:

• Refuse collection vehicles
• Gritting and winter maintenance vehicles
• Vans and light commercial vehicles
• Minibuses
• Specialist plant and equipment
• Other frontline service vehicles

Every repair and maintenance task you complete plays a direct role in supporting the services that local residents rely upon every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs effectively and efficiently
• Undertake routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for MOT testing
• Carry out MOT and taxi testing where qualified
• Ensure work complies with DVSA standards and health and safety requirements
• Complete maintenance records accurately
• Provide technical advice and support to service users
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies, or equivalent qualification
• Experience working within a vehicle maintenance environment
• Knowledge of vehicle systems including hydraulics, electrics, braking systems and transmissions
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship
• Flexible and proactive approach to work

We Welcome Applications From

• HGV Technicians and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Commercial Vehicle Technicians
• Fleet Maintenance Technicians
• Plant and Agricultural Technicians
• Vehicle Technicians looking to move into HGV maintenance
• Armed Forces Vehicle Mechanics transitioning to civilian employment
• Apprentices who have recently completed a relevant qualification
• Experienced Level 2 technicians looking to further develop their career

If you have a strong mechanical background and are keen to learn, we encourage you to apply.

What Our Team Says

The team has a great atmosphere, with colleagues supporting one another and working together effectively. It's a friendly and welcoming environment where people genuinely look out for each other, making it an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.

Working Hours

Early Shift

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Friday: 6:00am - 1:30pm

Late Shift

Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm

You will also participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.

Interested?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills, work on a varied fleet and make a real difference to the delivery of local services, we'd love to hear from you.

John Thirling

Fleet Services Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Please note

If we receive a sufficient number of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

Important Applicant Guidance

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication

All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘[e-mail]’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Right to Work

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles

The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.