Workshop Technician
Full‑time (37 hours) – Permanent
Grade C1, £34,434 – £37,280 per annum
North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced and highly competent professional to join the Waste & Street Service team based at Metheringham Depot. This post puts you at the heart of an operational team who delivers the Council’s waste collection service.
Job Requirements
- NVQ level 3 (or equivalent experience) or above in heavy vehicle maintenance
- Category C licence
- Proven experience as an HGV Technician, Mechanic or Fitter
- Experience of refuse collection vehicles (desirable)
- Loler and IRTEC accreditation (desirable)
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair and maintain a range of HGVs and LGVs to DVSA standards
- Undertake scheduled servicing, MOT preparations and safety inspections
- Respond to vehicle defects and breakdowns using diagnostic equipment
- Complete accurate service records associated to the role
Key Attributes
- Conscientious with good attention to detail
- A problem‑solving mindset and pride in delivering quality work
- Proven experience and competency across all technical aspects of vehicle maintenance
- Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous learning/personal development
Fleet maintenance is the beating heart of our highly regarded waste collection service. We invite you to join a team that takes immense pride in keeping our fleet on the road. If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a team that values quality, safety and pride in the job, we would love to hear from you.
Why not come along and see our excellent workshop facilities; the fleet of vehicles you would be working on; and talk to us about this post.
We are opening the depot on:Wednesday 17th June between 6pm – 7pmSaturday 20th June between 8am – 10am
Depot address: Scoley Court, Moorlands Trading Estate, Metheringham. LN4 3BS
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Nina Camm, Waste & Street Scene Manager at 01529 308380 between 07.00 – 14.00
To complete an application form and further details, please visit our website at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 28th June 2026. The interview date will be Monday 6th July 2026.
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