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Job Title: Vehicle Technician
Grade/Salary
Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771 per annum) + Shift Allowance £3,636.30
Contract Type
Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern
37 Hours, alternating shift pattern
Location
Waterfall Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6RL
Closing Date
27/09/2026
About Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council’s Fleet Division is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis.
About The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Sandwell MBC’s diverse fleet. Based at our central depot, you’ll maintain a wide range of vehicles and equipment that support essential in-house and external services such as housing repairs, grounds maintenance, highways operations, household waste collections, and street cleansing.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and plant equipment, including engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, chassis, and electrical systems.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT testing in accordance with DVSA standards and regulations.
- Diagnose and rectify faults across engine management, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Undertake welding, fabrication, and bodywork repairs within workshop capabilities.
- Attend roadside breakdowns and provide recovery support, ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with relevant procedures.
- Support, mentor, and assist in the training and development of apprentices and junior team members.
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About You
- Qualifications:
- Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair
- LGV Class 2 Category C Licence – Candidates will be accepted with a category B licence and provided training in order to obtain the required category C licence in 12-months.
- Experience:
- Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair, and test services for a diverse fleet including vehicles such as light vehicle van/Tipper's, Small Plant machines, Sweepers, and Large Refuse Vehicles.
Why Sandwell Council?
At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.
How To Apply
To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement to imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We place equality, diversity, and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.
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We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.
If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk.
If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.
If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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