Vehicle Technician

Dorset Council Fleet Services have a vacancy for a full time Commercial Vehicle Technician at its workshop in Shaftesbury. However, we welcome applications from candidates from other areas in Dorset as there is the option of starting and finishing at one of our other workshops located around the county.

What you’ll be doing
Your main role will be to service and maintain refuse collection vehicles based at this depot. The work includes:

• completing safety inspections on vehicles
• servicing and preparing vehicles for annual test including steam cleaning.
• The scheduled work will be interrupted by unscheduled breakdowns and running defects repairs so you will need to be flexible in how you approach your work
• Whilst most rectification work is performed in the workshop; you may on occasion be asked to attend a road-side breakdown
• There may be occasion when you will need to work beyond your normal hours to get a frontline vehicle back on the road
• You may be asked to work from one of the other four vehicle workshops, if the service requires

Other duties will include:

• good housekeeping in the workshops and attending any training that the Council arranges for you
• adaptability
• a positive attitude
• a willingness to learn
• an understanding that our customers (other Council departments) come first

 In return, we can offer you the opportunity of improving your existing knowledge and skills, with a view of developing your career within what is currently one of the most job secure sectors at this time.

What we’re looking for

As a minimum you will:

• have prior experience of working on commercial vehicles
• hold a NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds Level or equivalent qualification in vehicle maintenance/engineering
•  a full UK driving licence is required (a provisional licence is not acceptable) and Class C entitlement is essential
• candidates will be expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures and the DVSA guide to "Maintaining Roadworthiness Commercial, Goods and Public Service Vehicles.

If you’d like an informal chat, contact our Fleet and Maintenance Manager, Simon Walker at [email protected], or 01305 225472

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.