HGV Mechanic

Job Title: HGV Mechanic
Location of work: Earlswood Depot
Salary: £33,408 - £35,724 per annum 
Basis: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week

About the Role
Our friendly, hardworking and experienced Transport Team are looking to recruit a flexible and well organised HGV Mechanic to carry out repairs and maintenance to our fleet of vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment in their busy workshop near Redhill. The ability of the Council to provide the essential services expected by local residents is reliant on having good vehicle availability maintained to a very high standard.

Working with our workshop team and managers in a physically demanding role, you’ll ensure DVSA standards and maximum vehicle availability. With a good all-round knowledge of planned and unplanned maintenance, you’ll keep our plant vehicles and related equipment in top shape.

Responsibilities of the role:

• To carry out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment, including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.
• To ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out to a high standard and that vehicles comply with DVSA standards and in accordance with the terms of the Councils Operators Licence at all times.
• To carry out necessary diagnostic work and specialist repairs where possible.
• To carry out MOT testing (Nominated testers only) and assist when necessary.
• To attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.
• To ensure that maximum vehicle availability is always maintained.
• To ensure that all relevant administration work is completed in a timely manner.

About the Person

• You should have a good all-round knowledge of Planned/Unplanned maintenance procedures relating to both heavy and light goods vehicles (Preferably Refuse Collection Vehicles).
• Be able to cope in a physically demanding role
• Be able to work within specified time frames and deadlines.
• Experience of maintenance and repair of Ground Maintenance equipment
• Understand the importance of good customer service.
• Have good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• City & Guilds Vehicle Mechanic Qualification or equivalent
• DVSA Nominated MOT Tester (or be prepared and eligible to qualify with training immediately)
• HGV Driving Licence (Cat C)
• Basic standard in English & Maths

Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Anthony Hathaway, Transport Manager on 01737 276614.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: Sunday 16 March 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 24 March 2025

Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

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