COMM ENT 5958 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

33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement up to 10

Sick pay

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council Grounds Services is recruiting a skilled Grounds Mechanic to join the Strathaven team. Based at Strathaven Grounds Depot, you will service, maintain and repair a diverse fleet of grounds equipment to high safety and manufacturer standards.

The role requires a time-served Grounds Mechanic with a modern apprenticeship and SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Land-Based or related engineering, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must have time-served grounds mechanic background.
• SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Land-Based Engineering or related discipline.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repairs across the fleet to manufacturer specs.
• Diagnose faults in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and plan preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Support fleet availability for service delivery.
• Respond to breakdowns and fix on-site or in workshop.

Skills

Hydraulic/electrical/mechanical fault诊

Diagnostics across mechanical systems

Servicing and repairs management

Full UK driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Land-Based Engineering or Horticultural Engineering

Modern apprenticeship completed

Job description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Monday 30 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

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

Hours: 37 hours per week

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

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

About the Role

As a Grounds Mechanic, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repair of a diverse fleet of grounds maintenance equipment. You will be expected to work to a high standard, ensuring machinery is maintained safely, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

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.

View the Horticultural Mechanic job profile

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Applications to this post are particularly encouraged from female applicants

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)