Vehicle Technician / Fleet Services Technician - Local Authority - Reed : Job Details

• Hourly Rate: £22 PAYE
• Location: Leeds
• Job Type: Full-time

Join Leeds City Council’s Fleet Services as a Fleet Services Technician. This role is crucial for maintaining the safety and efficiency of the Council’s fleet of commercial, heavy goods, and specialist municipal vehicles. You will be instrumental in supporting the inspections, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of these vehicles in line with statutory regulations and Council policies.

• Liaise between the stores area and workshop office to provide high-level support for vehicle inspections, repairs, servicing, and maintenance.
• Offer advice and support on the correct use and care of specialist tools for repair and maintenance purposes.
• Ensure all requisite parts are in place as per the specified repair policy and that these are accessible in a timely manner to ensure business continuity.
• Complete all job-related documentation required for management and charging purposes, including data input to computer systems.
• Carry out all work in a safe manner, observing all relevant safety procedures, including on-site work as directed.
• Maintain high standards of communication, both written and verbal, to support workshop staff effectively.
• Provide clear data regarding performance, progress, and emergent issues to workshop and stores leadership.

• Experience in supporting service and repair work on commercial vehicles.
• Minimum of 3 years in an approved apprenticeship or training programme in a relevant field.
• At least two years of continuous experience within a commercial repair/service environment.
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral technical language.
• Numeracy skills sufficient for measuring tasks and tool setting.
• Knowledge of City and Guilds 4101 Light Vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent qualification.

• Competitive hourly rate of £22 PAYE.
• Structured working hours: Monday to Thursday 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM, and Friday 7:15 AM to 12:15 PM.
• Opportunity to work within a vital public sector environment contributing to the community.

To apply for the Fleet Services Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.