Job number
LBC04818
Contract Type
Permanent
Posting End Date
19 July 2026
Job Area
Transport
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £762.03 Tool Allowance, £3,000 Market Supplement Allowance and optional standby pay
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
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.
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.
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.
This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.
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.
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?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
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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