Semi-skilled HGV Mechanic

Job Title: Semi-Skilled HGV mechanic
Location of work: Earlswood Depot
Salary: £28,023 - £32,679 (dependent on experience)
Basis: Permanent, Full time

About the Role

Our friendly, hardworking and experienced Transport Team are looking for an enthusiastic semi-skilled HGV mechanic to join the 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.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment, including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.
• Ensuring 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.
• Ensuring 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.
• Ability to work within specified time frames and deadlines.
• Understand the importance of good customer service.
• Have good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Be working towards an NVQ level 3 in HGV or motor vehicle repair and maintenance or equivalent (Essential).
• Basic standard in English & maths (Essential).
• Full Driving Licence (Preferred). 
• HGV Driving Licence (Cat C) (Preferred).

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 20 October 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed

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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