Commercial Vehicle Technician – AR

Job Details

Job Description: Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3)

📍 Location

Barnet Council – London

🏢 Department

Transport Services – Fleet Maintenance Workshop

📌 Role Overview

The Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3) is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of the council’s commercial vehicle fleet, plant, and equipment. The role ensures all vehicles are maintained to legal, manufacturer, and lease standards, supporting safe and efficient council operations.

You will work as part of a workshop team under the guidance of the Workshop Manager, contributing to timely, cost-effective, and compliant fleet maintenance, including electric and heavy vehicles.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on HGVs, vans, and plant equipment
  • Ensure all vehicles meet DVSA and legal safety standards
  • Perform MOT testing duties (Classes 4–7) as a nominated tester
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and increasingly electric vehicle (EV) systems
  • Support maintenance of electric heavy vehicles and hybrid fleet where required
  • Complete accurate job records using workshop systems (e.g., Oracle)
  • Work in line with manufacturer specifications and lease requirements
  • Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
  • Support workshop operations and assist colleagues as required

🎓 Skills & Qualifications Required

  • NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
  • GCSE level education (including English and Maths) or equivalent experience
  • Category C (HGV Class 2) driving licence
  • DVSA MOT Nominated Tester (Classes 4–7)
  • Experience working on HGVs, commercial vehicles, or fleet maintenance
  • EV or hybrid vehicle experience (preferred, especially heavy electric trucks)

🧠 Key Skills

  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
  • Understanding of heavy vehicle mechanical and electrical systems
  • Ability to work to strict safety and compliance standards
  • Good communication and record-keeping skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Strong attention to detail and time management

🏛️ About the Employer

Barnet Council is a local authority committed to maintaining high-quality public services. The Transport Services team supports essential council operations by ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of its vehicle fleet and equipment.

🎁 Benefits

  • 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options (including flexitime where applicable)
  • Cycle to work scheme and gym membership discounts
  • Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Training and development opportunities