Vehicle Technicians (Assorted Shifts)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of Vehicle Technicians to join our Fleet Maintenance team based at Leeds City Council’s York Road Depot (Leeds 9) although some wider working across the city may be required.

As a Vehicle Technician you will thrive on ensuring the Leeds City Council’s vehicle fleet is well maintained, repaired and safe and that this is done as effectively as possible, ensuring key Leeds City Council services are able to continue running to support the people of Leeds.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Vehicle Technician you will bring to the role:

• A positive 'can do' attitude and proactive approach to vehicle maintenance and repairs
• The ability to work efficiently, safely, and to a high standard
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels within Fleet Services
• A flexible approach to work and undertaking tasks
• Effective team work skills to support business needs
• You will hold a full and current UK category B manual driving licence. Possession of a category C (LGV) & D1 (minibus) licence would be an advantage, but not essential.
• You will play a vital role in keeping our front-line services moving. We have a variety of shift options within our team, which attract different rates of pay due to the hours/schedule of work. Please detail on your application, the shift/s that you would like to be considered for.

Job Purpose:   

To inspect, service, repair and maintain the Council’s fleet of light commercial, heavy goods and specialist municipal vehicles in accordance with statutory regulations and Council policy

About the role

These roles are integral to our Fleet Services provision which is responsible for the essential maintenance and repair of the corporate vehicle fleet, which is currently made up of over 1,200 vehicles. Duties will include maintaining the council's varied fleet of vehicles including cars, vans, tippers, welfare buses, large goods, refuse vehicles and many more.

The successful applicants will be enthusiastic and enjoy working as part of a team, with good verbal and written communication skills.

You should have a flexible approach to work and be able to use your own initiative to problem-solve and meet deadlines.

You should take pride in your work and always strive to deliver high quality standards of work.

You must have a comprehensive toolbox and a full and current category B manual driving licence. Possession of a category C (LGV) and D1 (minibus) licence would be an advantage, but not essential.

Applicants should hold:

• City and Guilds 4101 (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair) or,
• Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, 383 - full level 2 or 3 or
• Automotive Qualification NVQ level 3, or
• Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, 381 - full part 2 or 3 or equivalent.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

Salary: £32,076 - £35,745 (dependent on shift pattern)

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: York Road Depot, 225a York Road, LS9 7QQ