Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Technician Looking for a workshop where you're valued, supported, can grow your career and can enjoy a great work-life balance? Join Derby City Council and enjoy a varied role maintaining an essential fleet, with industry-leading annual leave and genuine opportunities to progress your career. We're looking for an LCV Technician to join our friendly, professional and highly skilled Fleet Services team. No two days are the same as you'll work on a diverse fleet ranging from car-derived vans and light commercial vehicles to minibuses, pathway sweepers and small plant equipment. If you would like to broaden your skills, we will fully fund your training to become an HGV Technician, including gaining your HGV Category C driving licence. You will also receive approved manufacturer and specialist vehicle technician training. There are also excellent opportunities to progress into supervisory, management and Fleet Management roles through the Councils succession planning programme. Unlike many workshop environments, we offer a role where you can enjoy a challenging and rewarding career without compromising on time with family and friends. Alongside an excellent work-life balance, you'll benefit from one of the most generous annual leave packages available, long-term job security and excellent career development opportunities. We'll provide all specialist tools, PPE and safety equipment. (Applicants are required to provide their own personal tool kit.) Additional payments Looking to earn more than the basic salary? As an LCV Technician you will have opportunities to increase your earnings through: Standby/on-call rota minimum of 36 standby shifts per year, paid at £34.50 per shift. Call-out overtime paid at time and a quarter, and at double time on bank holidays. Additional overtime overtime outside of standby and call-outs is paid at time and a quarter, subject to service needs and while vacancies remain. Who We Are At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference. Join us and you'll become part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can grow your career while helping to shape Derby's future. The Opportunity As an LCV Technician, you'll become part of a dedicated workshop team responsible for maintaining a wide range of Light Commercial Vehicles and associated equipment. Your responsibilities will include: Servicing, maintaining and repairing Light Commercial Vehicles. Carrying out diagnostics and fault finding. Repairing electrical and hydraulic systems where required. Maintaining high standards of workmanship, compliance and vehicle safety. Helping to ensure the Council's essential fleet remains safe, reliable and available for service. About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: City
Lcv Technician - £17.7 An Hour in Derby employer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Derby City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a significant impact on the community. With generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to equality and inclusion, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The council also offers extensive learning and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can grow their career in a collaborative and ambitious environment.
