Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Technicians

• Pay Rate: £22.00 per hr paye
• Location: LS9, Leeds City Council
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months)

Leeds City Council are looking for three experienced Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join our Fleet Services team for a 1-2 month period. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of the Council’s fleet of commercial, heavy goods, and specialist municipal vehicles.

• Inspect, service, repair, and maintain the Council’s fleet in accordance with statutory regulations and Council policy.
• Perform accurate fault diagnosis of vehicle and specialist equipment defects.
• Use and care for specialist tools provided for repair and maintenance purposes.
• Carry out all work efficiently in accordance with specified repair policies.
• Report defects revealed or observed during any repair process, including any instance where preventive work would be appropriate.
• Complete all job-related documentation required for management and charging purposes, including using and inputting data to computer systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner, observing all relevant safety procedures, including “on-site” work where directed.
• Comply with all requirements as directed by managers in relation to the use of GPS mobile workshop vehicles.
• Vehicle repairs will be measured against scheduled repair times as documented in ICME, Autodata manuals, and pre-planned services will be completed against work times agreed through consultation with Technicians.

• Minimum of 3 years in an approved apprenticeship or recognised training scheme externally tested and validated.
• At least two years of continuous experience in a commercial repair/service environment.
• High degree of manual dexterity.
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral technical language.
• Sufficiently numerate for measuring tasks and tool setting.
• Knowledge of City and Guilds 4101 Light Vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence