Inspection Technician
About the job
Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Are you an experienced vehicle workshop professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining the highest safety standards? Luton Council is seeking a dedicated Inspection Technician to join our busy and professional fleet services team.
As an Inspection Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting vehicles, plant, equipment and their associated components in a safe, efficient and economical manner. You will ensure that quality standards laid down by the Department for Transport, Council procedures, Health and Safety policies and internal quality systems are consistently met.
Working in a fast-paced workshop environment, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and reliable fleet that supports essential public services across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles, plant and equipment to statutory and internal standards
- Ensure full compliance with Department for Transport regulations and Council policies
- Produce clear and concise technical reports
- Interpret and adhere to procedures and regulatory requirements
- Plan and organise your workload to support the smooth running of the inspection service
- Work largely unsupervised while contributing effectively within a close-knit team
- Communicate technical information clearly and professionally to a wide range of stakeholders
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
You will bring demonstrable experience of undertaking similar work in a busy vehicle workshop environment and have a methodical, thorough approach with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
You will also have:
- DVSA approved Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (Class 4 and 7)
- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment
- The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately
- A full, current driving licence
- Confidence in dealing with people in a polite, helpful and professional manner
- The ability to explain technical information simply and clearly
- An understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and colleagues
Why Join Us?
At Luton Council, you’ll be part of a team that keeps vital public services moving. We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive working environment where your skills and professionalism are valued.
If you take pride in high standards, enjoy working independently while contributing to a strong team, and are committed to safety and quality, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep Luton moving safely.
About us
Our ambitiousLuton 2040 Vision– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.Salary range
- £33,143 - £36,363 per year