Workshop Technician (Fleet Services)
£35,570 - £38,510 per year
Workshop Technician (HGV)
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 the opportunity 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
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:
Every repair and maintenance task you complete plays a direct role in supporting the services that local residents rely upon every day.
Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
We Welcome Applications From
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.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
John Thirling
Fleet Services Manager
Telephone: 01642 527170
Email: John.Thirling@stockton.gov.uk
Upload your CV today and take the next step in your career with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
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
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: 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 ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ 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.
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 the opportunity 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.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
John Thirling
Fleet Services Manager
Telephone: 01642 527170
Email: John.Thirling@stockton.gov.uk
Upload your CV today and take the next step in your career with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
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
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: 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 ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ 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.
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Salary range
- £35,570 - £38,510 per year