Vehicle Fitter
£35,412 - £39,152 per annum | HGV Licence required | Full Time (37 hours per week) | Permanent
Torridge District Council are seeking a skilled Vehicle Fitter to join our team and help keep our fleet operating safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive maintenance and repair service for the Council's fleet of approximately 45-50 vehicles. You will carry out routine servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and vehicle inspections, ensuring that all vehicles comply with current legislation and remain roadworthy at all times. You will also prepare vehicles for MOT inspections and ensure they are maintained to the required standards throughout their operational life.
This position requires someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work effectively to strict service schedules and Health & Safety inspection deadlines.
The successful candidate will be based at our new Operational Services Centre, giving you the opportunity to work within a modern, well-equipped facility as part of a forward-thinking and well-invested service. We are committed to supporting our employees, providing high-quality equipment and working environments, and delivering excellent services to our local communities. Our new centre offers a clean, professional, and purpose-built workspace that reflects the vital role our teams play every day.
A full UK HGV driving licence is essential for this role.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Xavier Battig, Workshop Supervisor, on 07967 572808 or Joel Baker, Waste and Recycling Manager, on 01237 428761.
For more information or to apply for this role please visit https://careers.torridge.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23 August 2026
Interview Date: 07 September 2026
Pay: £35,412.00-£39,152.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
