Vehicle Technician

Location: Sutton In Ashfield

Ashfield District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join the team based in Sutton in Ashfield - Northern Depot. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,061 -  £34,434 per annum with an additional £4,500 Market Supplement and allowances.

If it breaks, can you fix it?

We now have an opportunity for someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and excited about keeping our wheels on the road. As a qualified Level 3 HGV vehicle technician, with MOT testing qualifications, you will play a critical role in helping to maintain our large and varied fleet of vehicles & plant equipment ranging from 32t refuse collection vehicles to ride on mowers.

At Ashfield District Council we value our employees (without you we wont be able to empty our bins, cut the grass or maintain our Council Housing stock) and offering benefits including a very generous holiday entitlement, up to 36 days per year plus bank holidays along with a generous local government pension.

Please note this role includes a £4,500 market supplement as well an additional shift payment; the market supplement is reviewed annually.

Closing date: 18 January 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing 26 January 2026

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Vehicle Technician.

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community