Vehicle Technician – HGV/PSV/LCV – Municipal Fleet

About the role

Join a busy municipal fleet workshop supporting essential public services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. As a Vehicle Technician you will work on a varied fleet that includes HGVs, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, vans, tractors and specialist equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, safety checks and planned preventative maintenance on all fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Maintain accurate electronic job records, defect reports and parts usage.
• Repair and service HGVs, LCVs, PSV, refuse trucks, road sweepers, trailers and other specialist equipment.
• Work in line with Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and Operator Licence requirements.
• Support apprentices and contribute to on‑the‑job training.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent vehicle technician qualification.
• Proven experience in a commercial vehicle workshop, preferably with HGV or municipal fleet vehicles.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Good IT competence for electronic workshop record‑keeping.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Vehicle diagnostics
• Fault finding
• Electronic workshop record‑keeping
• Repair of HGVs and specialist fleet equipment

What we offer

• £21.45 per hour PAYE
• Stable, long‑term employment with a respected local authority
• Full‑time, onsite role in a professional workshop environment