HGV Motor Vehicle Technician
Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 37
Salary Range: £30,024 - £35,436 per annum
Location: Louth
Application Deadline: 04 March 2026
We are recruiting an HGV Motor Vehicle Technician to the Fleet Services team here at East Lindsey District Council.
The role will be based at Warwick Road Depot in Louth. The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday) however, some flexibility of working hours will be required due to early morning starts and call-out requirements.
Responsible to the Fleet Project Manager and working under the supervision of the Workshop Supervisor; in the maintenance, service and repair of vehicle, plant equipment, agricultural or horticultural machines, all in support of the Council's Transport and Vehicle Maintenance Service.
You must have a Motor Vehicle Mechanic Qualification NVQ 3 and hold a full valid Class C driving licence.
You will be required to work in a team which provides a range of services to a range of departments across the Council. You should have a good understanding and working knowledge of the following disciplines:
* Routine service maintenance
* Diagnosis and repair
* Hydraulic systems
* Electrical circuits
* Fabrication works
* Welding gas / electric / mig
* HGV Inspection Manual
* Light vehicle (MOT) Inspection
Apply now and help us shape a sustainable future.
Benefits
We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme - 23.8% employer contribution
* Generous annual leave scheme and option to buy more
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
* Cycle to work scheme*
* Flu Jabs
* Free Eye Test voucher
* Flexible Working Policy
* Agile Working Policy*
* Car mileage reimbursement*
* Excellent career progression and training opportunities
* Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply.
About Us
Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership - the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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