Commercial Vehicle Technician

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 03 April 2025


• Salary: £31,275 to £34,002 per year


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 24 April 2025


• Location: Chelmsford, Essex


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Chelmsford City Council


• Job type: Permanent


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Summary

We are seeking a fully trained HGV Commercial Vehicle Technician to work as part of the team who maintain the Council's fleet to the highest standards.

Working at our well-equipped workshop at our operations depot at Freighter House, Boreham, a strong commercial vehicle background is essential and previous experience of working on waste collection vehicles is desirable but not essential as training will be provided as appropriate.

The successful applicant will have served a recognised apprenticeship, or the equivalent, and possess City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, in Motor Vehicle Technology. A full driving licence with category C is essential.

The post holder will be required to work 37 hours a week Monday to Friday. Flexibility is crucial within this role.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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We are seeking a fully trained HGV Commercial Vehicle Technician to work as part of the team who maintain the Council's fleet to the highest standards.

Working at our well-equipped workshop at our operations depot at Freighter House, Boreham, a strong commercial vehicle background is essential and previous experience of working on waste collection vehicles is desirable but not essential as training will be provided as appropriate.

The successful applicant will have served a recognised apprenticeship, or the equivalent, and possess City and Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, in Motor Vehicle Technology. A full driving licence with category C is essential.

The post holder will be required to work 37 hours a week Monday to Friday. Flexibility is crucial within this role.

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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .