Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Mechanic

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council, Fleetcare, is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join the workshop team in Staffordshire. You will service, inspect, diagnose and repair a diverse fleet of heavy and light vehicles, supporting essential public services across the county.

You will work on HGVs, vans and specialist assets, with duties including MOT preparation, diagnostics and component repairs. Candidates should have Level 3 NVQ and a current Category C licence, and be prepared for ongoing

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Full driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Electric and Hybrid Vehicle System Repair.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostics, MOT prep, fault finding and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out major repairs, servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance across a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, including HGVs and municipal assets.
• Prepare vehicles for annual MOT, plating and statutory inspections; present at test facilities and resolve defects.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems, incl. tail lifts and air conditioning.
• Support Winter Maintenance Service (Snowflake) and participate in 24-hour breakdown/emergency response.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure compliance with DVSA standards and Fleetcare quality.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

DVSA compliance

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Full driving licence Category C

Job description

Staffordshire County Council,

Join Staffordshire County Council's Fleetcare team and help keep essential public services moving.

Fleetcare manages and maintains a diverse fleet that supports communities across Staffordshire, including road sweepers, gritters, cars, library vans, plant, light commercial vehicles and passenger transport. We also provide maintenance services to a growing range of external public sector and private sector customers.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our professional workshop team. You will carry out a wide variety of servicing, inspections, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance across a diverse fleet of heavy and light vehicles, plant and equipment. No two days are the same, offering the opportunity to broaden your skills and work on a unique range of assets.

If you take pride in delivering high quality workmanship and want to be part of a team that keeps vital council services operating safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Fleetcare?

This is an opportunity to join one of the most diverse and well equipped fleet maintenance operations in the region. Our workshop maintains a wide range of vehicles and equipment, from HGVs, specialist winter maintenance vehicles and construction plant through to vans, cars and other specialist assets that support essential public services across Staffordshire.

Working for Staffordshire County Council means more than just repairing vehicles. Every day, your skills and expertise will help keep vital services running, supporting highways operations, winter gritting, libraries, passenger transport, social care and many other services relied upon by residents and communities across the county.

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out major repairs, servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance across a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, including HGVs, cars, vans, specialist municipal vehicles, highways equipment and contractors' plant. This will include fault diagnosis, advanced diagnostic testing and MOT testing to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Preparing vehicles and equipment to the highest standard for annual MOT, plating and statutory inspections, including presenting vehicles at authorised test facilities and resolving any defects identified during the testing process.
• Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicle systems, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components, together with tail lifts, ancillary equipment, air conditioning systems and specialist fleet assets.
• Supporting Staffordshire County Council's Winter Maintenance Service through participation in the Snowflake operation, ensuring gritting vehicles and associated equipment remain available during severe weather events. This includes taking part in the winter maintenance "Stand To" rota and contributing to the delivery of a 24 hour vehicle breakdown and emergency response service for key council operations and customers.
• Maintaining accurate service, inspection and repair records, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with legislative requirements, industry best practice and Fleetcare quality standards.
• Working closely with colleagues and customers to help keep essential frontline services operating safely and efficiently across Staffordshire.

The Ideal Candidate

The minimum criteria that will be used to shortlist for this role will be,

• A recognised Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or an equivalent qualification, together with practical experience gained within a commercial vehicle, fleet or workshop environment.
• A full driving licence with a minimum Category C entitlement. Additional licence categories would be advantageous but are not essential.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, including holding, or being willing to work towards, a Level 3 qualification in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle System Repair as we continue to modernise and diversify our fleet.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands on experience across all aspects of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair, including diagnostics, MOT preparation, fault finding, engine and drivetrain repairs, chassis systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and plant equipment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality workmanship in accordance with manufacturer specifications, DVSA roadworthiness standards, health and safety requirements and agreed service standards.

Other criteria that will be assessed throughout the recruitment process will be:

• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to diagnose faults efficiently and help minimise vehicle downtime for essential frontline services.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and building positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• The flexibility to respond to operational demands, including participation in emergency response, winter maintenance and out of hours breakdown support when required.
• A desire to continually develop your knowledge and skills, embracing new technologies and innovations within the automotive and transport sector.

Interviews, including a practical assessment, will be held during the week commencing 9th November at County Fleetcare, Stafford.

Want to find out more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Henry Charlson, Fleet Operations Manager, on 01785 854518 or by email at [e-mail].

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.