Grounds Equipment Mechanic – Horticultural Fleet

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

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.