Fleet Workshop Support Specialist

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Workshop Support Operative for Fleet Services to provide practical operational support, moving vehicles, preparing them for service and maintaining high standards in the depot.

The role requires a Cat C licence with Driver CPC, workshop experience, and a collaborative approach. You will help technicians, support safety, housekeeping and documentation while working onsite at Eastcroft Depot in Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence and Driver CPC.
• Experience in a workshop, transport, fleet or similar environment.
• Health and Safety knowledge and ability to follow safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of operating vehicles including HGVs and identifying defects.
• Ability to perform pre-use inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment, pressure washers and chemicals safely.
• Ability to complete basic documentation including defect reports and movement records.
• Flexible and collaborative approach across workshop operations.
• Strong organisational and housekeeping standards.
• Good communication with colleagues and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles including HGVs within the depot and to external locations.
• Wash and clean fleet vehicles including refuse collection vehicles.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks and pre-use inspections.
• Support workshop housekeeping and maintain a safe, compliant working environment.
• Assist technicians by handling non-technical duties to improve productivity.
• Maintain records of vehicle movements and defect reports.

Skills

Category C licence

Driver CPC

Workshop experience

Health & Safety

Vehicle inspection basics

Cleaning equipment

Documentation

Flexible & collaborative

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Pressure washers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Workshop Support Operative for Fleet Services to provide practical operational support, moving vehicles, preparing them for service and maintaining high standards in the depot.

The role requires a Cat C licence with Driver CPC, workshop experience, and a collaborative approach. You will help technicians, support safety, housekeeping and documentation while working onsite at Eastcroft Depot in Nottingham.