Kirklees Council
Vehicle Technician
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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
Hours
Negotiable
Number of Jobs
3
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
9
Salary
£17.25 - £19.32 per hour
Enhancements / additional payments details
£2000 Marker Rate Supplement - To be reviewed after 6 months
Advert Wording
Vehicle Technician,– we're hiring now!
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: (£17.25 - £19.32 per hour)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Negotiable
About The Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining Kirklees Council’s fleet to the highest standards. Working within our Transport Services team, you’ll 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 (extra Payment)
- Using diagnostic software and fleet management systems
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About You
We’re looking for someone with the right qualifications and hands-on experience. You’ll 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 don’t 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 government pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- A range of family-friendly policies
- 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.
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If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal chat please contact Beth Wrafter on 01484 221000 or at
Weekday, Evening and Saturday morning interview slots are available if required
Nick Clegg-brearton is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s 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 support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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Closing date
27 September 2026, 11:55 PM
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