Vehicle Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,027 i £44,463 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3EE |
| Cwmni: | Thurrock Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 2925_1776937462 |
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Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum * + 7.5% Shift Allowance
Additional Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum reviewed annually*
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
About the Role
Fleet Management Division are looking for a Vehicle Technician to help Thurrock Council maintain 155 vehicles 61 of them are HGV vehicles the rest comprises of small vans to caged tippers, plus over 500 pieces of plant + equipment.
You will be a key member of our team maintaining vehicles to the highest standard and carry out:
- Inspections of vehicles to "O" licence standards
- Preparing vehicles for MOT
- Vehicle condition reports
- Vehicle and plant servicing, maintenance and repairs
- Welding and fabrication
- Bodywork repairs
- Vehicle and plant recovery
- Maintaining statutory records
- Providing cover for seasonal events outside of core working hours
What We Are Looking For
As a qualified Vehicle Technician, the successful candidate will need to have:
- NVQ Level 3 heavy vehicles
- Class C LGV licence
- Minibus category D1 licence
- VOSA MOT Tester Qualification
- Knowledge of the application and practice of health & safety legislation within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment; including manual handling and COSHH awareness.
- Experience of diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and plant equipment.
- Must supply own tools
You will be required to work 37 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern of 06:00 - 14:00 & 10:00 - 18:00.
These are core hours however can be subject to change.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 9th April 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 19th April 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
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