Vehicle and Plant Trainee - Eastleigh, United Kingdom - Eastleigh Borough Council

Eastleigh Borough Council
Eastleigh Borough Council
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Eastleigh, United Kingdom

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Vacancy:


Post Title

  • Vehicle and Plant Trainee (Career Band)
    Directorate
  • Neighbourhoods & Green Spaces
    Location
  • Hedge End Depot
    Advert Close date
  • 17/12/2023
    Job description:

Job advert text

  • Vehicle and Plant Technician
- (Development Post)

  • Band 3 to 4 depending on experience
- £24,568 to £27,582 per annum

  • 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 7:45am to 3:45pm
  • Do you want to make a difference?
  • Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all.
  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle and Plant Technician to join the Fleet Services team within the Neighbourhoods & Green Spaces directorate.
  • The role
  • We are seeking a wellmotivated individual to join our busy Vehicle Workshop Team within Neighbourhood Services based at Hedge End Depot. If you are proactive, flexible and are willing to work to the highest standards in your specialist field, this is the opportunity for you.
  • About you
  • The post holder will provide regular service and safety inspections for the Council's HGV, light commercial vehicles and small vehicle fleet. Fault finding and diagnostics, repairs and providing a prompt response to breakdowns when required are key requirements of this post.
  • This role is a development post that would suit a recently qualified person. We will offer a comprehensive post qualification training package which will include LGV licence, a qualification in electric vehicle maintenance, MOT testers accreditation, forklift training.
  • Applications are welcomed from individuals who are either Level 2 or 3 qualified in Vehicle maintenance and repair. Experience of working in a vehicle workshop is desirable. Strong customer service experience is essential.
  • This is a busy operational working environment so you will need to be resilient, adaptable and not perturbed by sometimes working in unpleasant conditions with obnoxious odours.
  • For further information please refer to the Job Description.
  • About us
  • In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment as an accredited Living Wage Employer, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
  • Our benefits include:
days annual leave (dependant on local government continuous service)- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

  • Places Leisure, Eastleigh 30% off Full Membership
  • Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme


  • Excellent working environment

  • Closing date: 17 December 202
  • Interview date: 4 January 2024***
    Employment & compensation:
    Employment type
  • Full time
    Employment status
  • Permanent
    Weekly contract hours
  • 37.00
    Salary band
  • Band 3 to 4 (depending on experience)
    Salary (£)
to 27582
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