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Vehicle technician

Shaftesbury
Dorset Council UK
Vehicle technician
Posted: 29 October
Offer description

Join to apply for the Vehicle Technician role at Dorset Council UK. Dorset Council Fleet Services has a vacancy for a full‑time Commercial Vehicle Technician at its workshop in Shaftesbury. Applications from candidates throughout Dorset are welcomed as there is opportunity to work at other workshops across the county.


What You’ll Be Doing

* Service and maintain refuse collection vehicles based at the depot.
* Complete safety inspections on vehicles.
* Service and prepare vehicles for annual test, including steam cleaning.
* Handle unscheduled breakdowns and repair running defects, requiring flexibility.
* Attend road‑side breakdowns as needed.
* Work beyond normal hours when necessary to return frontline vehicles to service.
* Work from one of the other four vehicle workshops if service requires.


Other Duties Will Include

* Good housekeeping in workshops and attend any Council‑arranged training.
* Adaptability.
* Positive attitude.
* Willingness to learn.
* Customer‑first mindset for other Council departments.


What’s In It For You

Opportunity to improve knowledge and skills, with a view to career development in one of the most job‑secure sectors.


What We’re Looking For

* Prior experience working on commercial vehicles.
* NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level or equivalent qualification in vehicle maintenance/engineering.
* Full UK driving licence (provisional licence not acceptable) and Class C entitlement.
* Sound knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures and the DVSA guide to “Maintaining Roadworthiness Commercial, Goods and Public Service Vehicles.”


Seniority level

Entry level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Management and Manufacturing


Industries

Government Administration

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