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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Place
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Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
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Hours
Negotiable
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Number of Jobs
3
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
9
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Salary
£17.25 - £19.32 per hour
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Advert Wording
Vehicle Technician – Join Our Team at Kirklees Council
Vehicle Technician,– we're hiring now!
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: (£17.25 - £19.32 per hour)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Negotiable
About the Role
As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining Kirklees Council’s fleet to the highest standards. Working within our Transport Services team, you’ll help ensure our vehicles and plant are safe, compliant, and roadworthy.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out HGV safety inspections and scheduled servicing
Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Preparing vehicles for DVSA annual tests and MOT/taxi compliance testing
Maintaining electric and hybrid vehicles
Supporting apprentices and less experienced staff
Participating in out-of-hours breakdown rota (extra Payment)
Using diagnostic software and fleet management systems
About You
We’re looking for someone with the right qualifications and hands-on experience. You’ll need:
Level 3 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Repair (or equivalent)
DVSA MOT examiner certification (or willingness to train, no cost to you)
Full UK Driving Licence
Class C licence (or willingness to train, No cost to you)
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Repair qualification (or willingness to train, no cost to you )
Experience using diagnostic software
Ability to work part of a team, including standby arrangements, on average 1 week in 6 (extra payment)
Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
If you don’t meet the requirements of this role or are semi-skilled, please take a look at our Vehicle Technician Improvers vacancy.
For more information about this role and the requirements, please view the attached Job Profile.
What can we offer?
Excellent local goverment pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Friendly and supportive team environment
Ongoing training and career development
A range of family friendly polices
Discounts with local and national retailers
We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership
If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal chat please contact Tom Freeland (Transport Workshops Manager) on 01484 221000 or at
[email protected]
The closing date for this vacancy is 28th November; however, we may close the advert earlier if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
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Tom Freeland is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
26 June 2026, 11:55 PM
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