Salary
£17.25 - £19.32 per hour
Expires
27/09/2026
Location
Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time
About The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining Kirklees Council’s fleet to the highest standards. Working within our Transport Services team, you’ll help ensure our vehicles and plant are safe, compliant, and roadworthy.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Carrying out HGV safety inspections and scheduled servicing
- Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Preparing vehicles for DVSA annual tests and MOT/taxi compliance testing
- Maintaining electric and hybrid vehicles
- Supporting apprentices and less experienced staff
- Participating in out-of-hours breakdown rota (extra Payment)
- Using diagnostic software and fleet management systems
About You
- Level 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Repair (or equivalent)
- DVSA MOT examiner certification (or willingness to train, no cost to you)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Class C licence (or willingness to train, No cost to you)
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Repair qualification (or willingness to train, no cost to you )
- Experience using diagnostic software
- Ability to work part of a team, including standby arrangements, on average 1 week in 6 (extra payment)
- Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What can we offer?
- Excellent local goverment pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- A range of family friendly polices
- Discounts with local and national retailers
- We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
Closing date
27 September 2026, 11:55 PM
Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Salary: £17.25 - £19.32 per hour
Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Sector: Highways
Sector: Traffic Management
Sector: Transport Planning
Job Role: Technician
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