Job Introduction
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £762.03 Tool Allowance, £3,000 Market Supplement Allowance and optional standby pay
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract : Permanent
Working Hours:
Week 1 - Monday to Friday 7.00am to 3.00pm (2.30pm Friday)
Week 2 – Monday to Friday 1.00pm to 9.00pm (8.30pm Friday)
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
What You’ll be doing
We’re looking for a skilled and versatile Vehicle Technician to join our team who pride themselves on delivering a high-quality maintenance and repair service across a diverse fleet of heavy and light commercial vehicles, plant, and specialist equipment. In this role, you’ll carry out a wide range of technical and mechanical tasks, including diagnostics, inspections, servicing, and repairs, and maintain a wide variety of vehicles, equipment and plant ranging from hand held strimmer’s all the way up to a HGV refuse vehicle, and everything in between - such as minibuses, vans, and ride on lawn mowers, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.
You’ll play a key part in maintaining operational efficiency by working safely, effectively, and cost-consciously, while adhering to current legislation including O Licence and DVSA maintenance policies, and strict Health & Safety guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled technician who takes pride in their work and is committed to keeping a diverse fleet reliable, compliant, and road-ready in order to meet the many different frontline services the residents of Luton rely on its Council to deliver.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Vehicle Technician who can effectively plan, prioritise, and manage workloads to meet tight deadlines. You’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a team, using your initiative within established procedures to deliver efficient and reliable results.
In this role, you’ll interpret and apply technical service data, manufacturer bulletins, and complex circuitry diagrams to carry out diagnostics, repairs, and modifications to a high industry standard. You’ll also be responsible for accurately reporting findings, providing time and cost estimates, and communicating information clearly, whether verbally, in writing, or digitally.
A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation within a busy heavy vehicle maintenance environment is essential, alongside a recognised qualification such as a City & Guilds Full Technological Certificate, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent experience.
We value professionalism and integrity, including the ability to recognise and take appropriate action where discrimination occurs in the workplace or service delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring the physical capability to carry out repairs in both a large commercial workshop and outdoor settings, including moving and lifting heavy components.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits.
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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