Full job descriptionHGV Motor Vehicle Technician
Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time
Hours Per Week: 37
Salary Range: £30,024 – £35,436 per annum
Location: Louth
Closing Date: 29/07/2026
Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for a role that offers better work-life balance, job security and a supportive team environment
East Lindsey District Council is seeking an HGV Motor Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Services team based at Warwick Road Depot, Louth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working in a dealership, commercial garage or fleet workshop who wants to continue using their technical skills without the pressures often associated with target-driven workshop environments.
You’ll work alongside an experienced and knowledgeable team maintaining and repairing a varied fleet of vehicles and specialist equipment that help deliver essential services to our local communities including routine service maintenance, diagnosis and repair, hydraulic systems etc.
The role will be based at Warwick Road Depot in Louth. The role is permanent, full time – 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however, some flexibility of working hours will be required due to early morning starts and call-out requirements.
Why Join Us:
*Monday – Friday working pattern.
*Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
*Stable, long-term employment with a trusted organisation.
*Supportive and experienced workshop team.
*Varied fleet including HGVs, plant and specialist vehicles.
*Training and development opportunities.
*Generous annual leave entitlement with option to purchase additional leave.
*Employee discounts and wellbeing support.
*Recognition for long service.
You must have a Motor Vehicle Mechanic qualification NVQ 3 and hold a full valid Class C driving licence.
Benefits
We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
*Local Government Pension Scheme – 23.8% employer contribution
*Generous annual leave scheme and option to buy more
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
*Cycle to work scheme*
*Flu Jabs
*Free Eye Test voucher
*Flexible Working Policy
*Agile Working Policy*
*Car mileage reimbursement*
*Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply.
About Us
Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership – the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.