Vehicle Technician - CHM : Job Details

Vehicle Technician

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 7 £35,235 - £37,938 per annum

Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week

Work Pattern: Mon – Thursday 07:30 – 15:30, Friday 07:30 – 15:00

Location: Rotherham

An opportunity has arisen within our client's Transport section for a skilled Vehicle Technician, based at their Workshop in Rotherham.

The overall purpose of the role will be to undertake repairs, modifications and maintenance to the organisation's fleet of vehicles and equipment.

To be considered for this role you will have experience of repairs, maintenance and servicing to both light and Large Goods Vehicles to the required standard. You will also have experience in the repair and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic and vehicle electrical/electronic systems.

You will have knowledge of Road Transport for class 4, 5, 7 and LGV vehicles including current road vehicle maintenance standards and have a good understanding of vehicle diagnostic and repair techniques.

You must possess a recognised qualification in in LGV/HGV Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, have an LGV Driving License – class “C” minimum and be able to work independently or within a team.

The successful candidate will also be included in the 24 hour standby/call out rota.

Key Benefits:

• Paid employment whilst training on-the job and studying
• Access to a local government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave.
• Free gym access on various sites
• A transparent and collaborative team culture
• A cycle to work scheme
• Access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies(blue light card)
• Workshop tools and clothing supplied
• A career in an emergency service organisation
• The opportunity to join the Transave uk credit union
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. The employer offers 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. They also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of the organisation's corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on 31st August 2025

Interested?

To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.

This service is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. They warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within their workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake 'regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

The service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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