Fleet Technician (2 Posts) - REQ04267

North Lanarkshire Council; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a skilled mechanic to join their Fleet Operations team in Bellshill. The role involves maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering exceptional service to clients. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Benefits include generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 7 in Mechanics.
• IMI Level 3 Award in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of effective mechanical repair service.
• Carry out repairs, inspection, and maintenance of Local Authority vehicles.

Skills

Planning

Health and Safety Compliance

Computer Literacy

Paperwork Accuracy

Experience with Electric Vehicles

Education

SCQF Level 7 in Mechanics

IMI Level 3 Award in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement

Driver's Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Bellshill Depot, Old Edinburgh Road, Bellshill, ML4 3JF

Salary: £35,476 - £41,028 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

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Job Role

Based within Bellshill Fleet Operations Depot, you will be part of the team responsible for ensuring the delivery of an effective and efficient mechanical repair service to our customers and clients. Your responsibilities include carrying out repairs, inspection, and maintenance of a mixed fleet of Local Authority vehicles powered by both traditional and alternative fuels.

Requirements and Skills

• Use your experience, knowledge, and skills to plan your workload and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Comply with all health and safety guidelines.
• Be computer literate and interact with Fleet Management and Vehicle Diagnostics systems.
• Prepare and complete paperwork accurately.
• Experience working with electric or hydrogen vehicles.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 7 in Mechanics.
• IMI Level 3 Award in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.
• Driver's Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC).

Personal Qualities

• Good communicator.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with customers, contractors, and colleagues.

Additional Information

Work Pattern: 37 hours/week with shifts:

• Early Shift: Monday to Thursday 6:30am – 2:30pm & Friday 6:30am - 2:00pm
• Back Shift: Monday to Thursday 1:30pm – 10:00pm & Friday 1:30pm – 7:00pm

Benefits: 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays, health and wellbeing benefits, learning and development opportunities through LearnNL.

*Casual/sessional roles receive 12.1% of hourly rate for leave and holidays, paid only for hours worked.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible disabled applicants, as well as support for service personnel, veterans, and care-experienced individuals.

For more information, please visit our website or contact us at 01698 403151 for alternative application formats.

Important: We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. Ensure you submit an application form to be considered.