Vehicle Technician

Dorset Council operates a diverse fleet of over 600 vehicles, including over 200 large goods vehicles supporting services like waste collection, highways, Dorset Travel, harbours and libraries. We’re recruiting three experienced Vehicle Technicians to join our busy, well-equipped workshops in Ferndown and Shaftesbury.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll carry out essential safety inspections, repairs and routine maintenance across a wide range of vehicles—from car-derived vans to gritters, mechanical sweepers and refuse trucks. Your work helps keep vital frontline services running with minimal downtime.

Typical duties include:

• carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs and MOT preparation
• identifying additional defects and advising on parts
• maintaining clear and accurate records, both digital and paper
• ensuring vehicles meet legal and safety standards
• contributing to a clean, safe and organised workshop

What’s in it for you
We know the value of experienced, skilled technicians. In return, we offer:

• a permanent, secure role with local government benefits
• 27 days paid leave, rising to 32 after five years’ service
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• full PPE and access to specialist tools and equipment
• overtime opportunities and occasional bank holiday work
• support with training, including recent EV maintenance qualifications

What we’re looking for
You’ll need:

• proven experience working in a vehicle maintenance setting
• confidence servicing and repairing a wide range of vehicles
• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience)
• a full driving licence (HGV desirable)
• good communication, teamwork and organisational skills

Want to know more?
If you’d like an informal chat, contact our Fleet and Maintenance Managers:

• Garry Jessup (Ferndown) – 01305 221263
• Simon Walker (Shaftesbury) – 01305 22547

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
• work in partnership to make a real difference 
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
• have access to a range of benefits and support 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply.