Vehicle Maintenance Technician Council Posted yesterday Ex

Position: Vehicle Maintenance Technician NEW Council Posted yesterday  £34,434 to £38,220 Ex[...]

Grade G Scp 23 £ 34,434 to Scp 27 £ 38,220

Contract permanent

Location - Wellington Street Depot

Essential Requirements, Valid Current category ‘B’ driving licence, City and Guilds Level 3 Motor Vehicle Studies (Light and Heavy Goods Vehicles) or equivalent qualification (NVQ) Level 3 Light and/or Heavy Goods Vehicles.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role:

Are you looking for a long and successful career with good work-life balance?

Bolton Council is seeking Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join our dedicated team responsible for maintaining the council’s fleet. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills will help keep essential services running smoothly.

About You:

We’re looking for experienced and motivated technicians with a passion for delivering high-quality work who enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in keeping the fleet mobile and operational.

Experience of working on a variety of vehicles with good diagnostic and problem‑solving skills is key, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician and proven experience of MOT preparation and knowledge of MOT testing standards (HGV/PCV vehicles).

You’ll be an effective member of the team who takes pride keeping the fleet mobile and operational. Good written and oral communication skills, as well as having a proactive approach to Health and Safety guidelines and regulations is essential.

You’ll be required to have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to cover different shift patterns over the working week (Monday to Friday).

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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