Description | Salary £31,067 - £35,235 per annum | Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week | Burnley Depot | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Join us as a Plant Technician and help us build a better Lancashire! Every day, you will play a crucial role in our mission to build stronger communities. Your efforts will ensure that communities are seamlessly connected through well-maintained roads and good transport links, fostering growth and enhancing the quality of life for everyone. As a Plant Technician, your work is an integral part of maintaining our extensive and diverse fleet. Your timely and cost-effective repairs will keep Lancashire's front-line services moving efficiently, ensuring our communities remain safe and connected. What you'll be doing: Conducting inspections and maintenance on a wide range of plant equipment and/or trucks. Repairing and maintaining various types of plant machinery and trucks. Diagnosing faults using a range of up-to-date tools and equipment. This role is mixed between onsite and workshop based, you will have use of a work van and tools will be provided for on site work. What we're looking for: You'll hold a NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline and full UK category B driving licence. A qualification in heavy plant maintenance would support you in this role. Holding : a category CE driving licence, a CPCS Trained Operated Card (Red or Blue Card) or have completed CPCS training covering forklift, dumpers and excavators will support you in this role. You'll have experience in repairing and maintaining plant equipment, including electrical and mechanical diagnostics. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to mentor apprentices and junior team members in the team. We have opportunities to join our Fleet Team at our Bamber Bridge and Burnley depots. If you would like to contact us for an informal and confidential chat, please get in touch with Charlie Budges (Fleet Engineering Manager) at Charles.Budges@lancashire.gov.uk Closing Date: 12 May 2025 Interviews: Ongoing Application review is ongoing so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity. Why join us? We are committed to developing our workforce and retaining talented people which is why you'll be able to shape the career path that is right for you. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications including a selection of MOT testing, Specialist Vehicle Driving Qualifications, Plant Operation Training and Vehicle Diagnostics. In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes: A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year. Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification