Vehicle Technician

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Place

Service Area

Highways & Streetscene

Hours

Negotiable

Number of Jobs

3

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

9

Salary

£18.44 - £19.96 per hour

Enhancements / additional payments details

£2000 Market Rate Supplement - To be reviewed after 6 months

Advert Wording

Vehicle Technician – Join Our Team at Kirklees Council

Vehicle Technician,– we're hiring now!

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Salary: (£17.25 - £19.32 per hour)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Negotiable

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

We’re looking for someone with the right qualifications and hands-on experience. You’ll need:

• 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

If you don’t meet the requirements of this role or are semi-skilled, please take a look at our Vehicle Technician Improvers vacancy.

For more information about this role and the requirements, please view the attached Job Profile.

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.

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal chat please contact Beth Wrafter on 01484 221000 or at Beth.Wrafter@kirklees.gov.uk

Weekday, Evening and Saturday morning interview slots are available if required

In accordance with the current UK Government Sponsorship criteria for this specific type of role, sponsorship applications cannot be received.

Nick Clegg-brearton is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 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 supportcompleting 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.ukor 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

06 November 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

Vehicle & Plant Technician Job Profile (1).pdf – 201KB