Fleet Technician

Fleet Technician Department: Street Scene Salary: £18.59 per hour Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday: 05:45-13:45 or 08:00-16:00 Friday: 05:45-13:15 or 08:00-15:30 About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Fleet Technician to join our Street Scene Transport Repair Unit. You'll play a key role in maintaining and repairing the Council's fleet, ensuring our front-line services can operate safely and efficiently. Working both independently and as part of a small workshop team, you will carry out a wide range of maintenance, diagnostic and repair tasks across vehicles, plant, and specialist equipment. What You'll Be Doing As part of the Transport Repair Unit, your responsibilities will include: Conducting safety inspections on large and light vehicles Carrying out safety checks on all types of plant and equipment Servicing, diagnosing, and repairing defects on a wide range of vehicles and council-owned equipment Preparing vehicles for MOT and ensuring compliance with UK road safety legislation Using specialist diagnostic equipment to identify and repair faults in: Electrical systems Hydraulics Computerised container hoists & refuse bodies Automatic gearboxes Plant equipment Completing accurate written documentation and updating the Fleet Management Software for compliance Following all Council procedures and Health & Safety requirements Maintaining high standards of conduct and representing the Council positively Attending training courses as required Who We're Looking For You will be someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a team environment, and can confidently work on your own initiative. You will also bring: Strong customer care and teamwork skills The ability to work independently with minimal supervision Confidence using a tablet for servicing, repairs, and defect reporting Solid knowledge and experience in vehicle and plant maintenance Willingness to work additional or unsocial hours, including Public and Statutory holidays, and in all weather conditions At least 5 year's experience in the automotive industry Qualifications and experience in diagnosing electrical components Full understanding of automotive scanners for servicing and diagnostics Experience servicing vehicles to manufacturer specifications Experience preparing light vehicles and HGVs for MOT testing Level 3 Heavy Vehicle qualification Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job