COMM ENT 5441 G2 - Horticultural Mechanic (600342)

South Lanarkshire Council; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10)

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working and leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council Grounds Services are seeking a skilled Grounds Mechanic to join our Strathaven team based at the Strathaven Grounds Depot. A time-served Grounds Mechanic with an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Land-Based Engineering/Horticultural Engineering is required.

You will maintain and repair a wide range of horticultural and agricultural plant and equipment, including ride-on mowers, tractors, excavators and other heavy machinery, and you must hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified grounds mechanic with practical skills in maintenance of horticultural and agricultural equipment.
• Driving licence required.
• Hands-on experience with a range of machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance and repairs across the fleet.
• Diagnose faults in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and identify preventative maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Support fleet availability to ensure operational service delivery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out on-site repairs when required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle maintenance

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Land-Based Engineering

Modern apprenticeship

Job description

Description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Location

Location: Strathaven Depot, Hamilton Road, Industrial Estate, Strathaven, ML10 6UB.

Hours

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work Pattern

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Salary / Hourly Rate

Salary / Hourly Rate: £35,381 - £36,365

South Lanarkshire Council Grounds Services are seeking to recruit a skilled and motivated Grounds Mechanic to join our team based at the Strathaven Grounds Depot.

We are looking for a time-served Grounds Mechanic who has successfully completed a modern apprenticeship and holds an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Land-Based Engineering, Horticultural Engineering, or a related discipline.

The Successful Candidate Will Have Proven Experience In The Maintenance And Repair Of a Wide Range Of Horticultural And Agricultural Plant And Equipment, Including

• Fine turf and golf course machinery
• Ride-on rotary and cylinder mowers
• Tractors and associated implements
• Mini excavators and dumpers
• Handheld powered equipment
• Pedestrian-operated machinery
• Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned servicing, maintenance and repairs across the fleet
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
• Conducting inspections and identifying preventative maintenance requirements
• Maintaining accurate service and repair records
• Supporting fleet availability to ensure operational service delivery
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out repairs both in the workshop and on-site when required

If you are a qualified mechanic with a passion for maintaining specialist grounds maintenance equipment and would like to play a key role in supporting South Lanarkshire's parks, open spaces and sports facilities, we would welcome your application.

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Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)