City of York Council
Light Vehicle and Plant Technician
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Light Vehicle and Plant Technician
The City of York Council’s Fleet team have an exciting opportunity for a Light Vehicle and Plant Technician to join a strong team in a great working environment with an excellent work life balance.
The successful applicant will be working at Hazel Court Depot in our modern, heated workshop with both fixed and column vehicle lifts as well as modern tooling and diagnostic equipment.
As a light vehicle and plant technician you will carry out service, inspections, repairs, modifications and fabrication to a variety of vehicles, plant and equipment. You would work on the Council’s diverse fleet of over 230 vehicles and 250 items of plant, including Cars, Vans and Electric Vehicles.
Main Duties Include
- Day-to-day service and repair of vehicles, plant & equipment.
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Carry out routine inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
- Complete technical training when required.
- Complete all relevant & required documentation.
- Ensure a safe, clean and efficient workshop is always maintained.
- Carry out diagnostics on vehicles and equipment using a range of diagnostic tools.
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The role will encompass working individually and as part of a team and would suit a qualified vehicle / plant engineer that wants to further develop their skills and qualifications.
By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, we ensure we have the right people together with an inclusive culture.
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
The duties of this post require the postholder to undertake a basic Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Richard Ingham (Fleet Operations Manager) at Richard.ingham@york.gov.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 31 August 2026
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