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HGV / PSV / LCV Vehicle Technician - Local Council
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Skilled Vehicle Technician (LGV / PSV / LCV)
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Pay Rate: £21.45 per hour (PAYE)
Job Type: Full Time
Sector: Fleet Maintenance / Local Authority
Join a skilled fleet maintenance team keeping essential public services moving.
We are recruiting experienced Skilled Vehicle Technicians to join a busy municipal fleet workshop supporting a wide range of frontline council services across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified commercial vehicle technician who enjoys working on a varied fleet, from HGVs and refuse collection vehicles through to vans, tractors and specialist municipal equipment. You'll be part of a professional team committed to maintaining a safe, reliable and legally compliant fleet.
The Role
As a Skilled Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a diverse fleet of commercial and specialist vehicles to the highest standards.
Your duties will include:
- Carrying out inspections, examinations and safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
- Performing planned preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
- Repairing and maintaining HGVs, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, vans, trailers, tractors and other fleet vehicles.
- Completing accurate electronic job records, defect reports and parts usage.
- Working safely in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and risk assessments.
- Ensuring all work complies with Operator Licence requirements and relevant legislation.
- Supporting apprentices and assisting with on-the-job training where required.
- Working collaboratively within the workshop team to maintain high service standards.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced technician who takes pride in producing quality work and enjoys solving mechanical and electrical faults.
You will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent recognised vehicle technician qualification.
- Previous experience working within a commercial vehicle workshop.
- Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, municipal vehicles or specialist fleet equipment.
- An HGV licence (desirable).
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good IT skills to complete electronic workshop records.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive, organised and flexible approach to work.
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What's on Offer
- £21.45 per hour PAYE
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected local authority.
- Varied and interesting fleet including specialist municipal vehicles.
- Modern workshop environment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunity to support apprentice development and expand your own skills.
Additional Requirements
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- Ability to work across various BCP Council locations when required.
- Full UK driving licence (HGV licence advantageous).
- Physically fit and able to undertake workshop duties safely.
If you're an experienced LGV, PSV or LCV Technician looking for a rewarding role maintaining vehicles that support vital local services please apply for this position and submit an up to date CV or alternatively please call Alan for more details. LNKD1_UKTJ
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