Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician

8 hours ago

TirYBerth CF, United Kingdom Caerphilly County Borough Council Full time

We are recruiting a Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Tir-y-Berth Depot

Team: Green Spaces and Transport Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £35,412 - £38,220 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

As an HGV Technician, you'll play a key part in keeping some of the council's biggest specialist fleet brands on the road, responsible for conducting MOT preparations, inspections, maintenance, repair, and servicing of our customers' fleets. And when you join us, you're supported in developing your own career too, surrounded by a team of passionate people driven to keep the councils fleet moving.

You will be required to Inspect and maintain Authority's fleet of vehicles, hired vehicles, plant and equipment; and to undertake all mechanical and electrical repairs to DVSA and manufactures standards in line with Council's policies and the guide to maintaining road worthiness. Repair and maintain the Authority's refuse vehicles, sweepers and gritting vehicles including all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, in accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Work to schedule of rates contract times and record all necessary documentation required in line with the Authority's procedures.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your own career, surrounded by a team of passionate people driven to keep the councils fleet moving.

For the role, we ask that you have:

  • Relevant Knowledge of HGV MOT standards.
  • A Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Goods maintenance.
  • A proven record of working on HGV vehicles, light commercials and working with municipal vehicles.
  • A Full driving licence for vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg), Large Vehicles Category C or C+E, or willing to obtain following appointment within 12 months.
  • Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence to drive Council Vehicles.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vernon Oak on or email

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,412.00-£38,220.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme

Work Location: In person

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