Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD1 2ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0014-15850 |
Summary
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 - Participating in out-of-hours breakdown rota(extra payment) About the Role As a Vehicle Technician, youll play a vital role in maintaining Kirklees Councils fleet to the highest standards. Working within our Transport Services team, youll 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 Using diagnostic software and fleet management systems About You Were looking for someone with the right qualifications and hands-on experience. Youll 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 dont 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 Tom Freeland (Transport Workshops Manager) on 01484 221000 or attom.freeland@kirklees.gov.uk The closing date for this vacancy is 28th November; however, we may close the advert earlier if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Initial application reviews will take place on 26th September, followed by reviews every three weeks thereafter Tom Freelandis the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.We know theres 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.Closing date 28 November 2025, 11:55 PM