Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic to join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse range of vehicles and plant equipment. The candidate will ensure high-quality service delivery with a commitment to health and safety standards. This role offers an attractive salary, shift allowances, and career development opportunities within a supportive environment. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and demonstrate the right values to succeed.

Benefits

10% shift allowance

Tool allowance of £29.90 per month

Annual leave of 30 to 34 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Able to conduct fault diagnostics on vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Understanding of MOT regulations is advantageous.
• Willing to acquire LGV Category C Licence within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair vehicles, plant, and equipment safely.
• Participate in winter maintenance operations and breakdown services.
• Conduct MOT testing preparations.

Skills

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

City and Guilds Qualification in Heavy Goods Vehicles or equivalent NVQ at Level 3

Job description

Grade 8 £34,314 to £37,035 plus 10% shift allowance

• Standby gritting maintenance cover payments
• Standby gritting driving duties
• Working 37 hours per week
• Tool allowance £29.90 per month
• Annual leave30 to34 days per annum (depending on length of local government service)
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Shift Pattern:

Week 1 5:30am to 1:18pm

Week 2 10:30am to 6:18pm

This is an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic wanting to work as part of a small dedicated team providing maintenance and repairs to a diverse range of vehicles, plant and equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Operating Licence of the council.

The applicant will be able to demonstrate the right behaviours and values to work as part of a team and be customer focussed and committed to providing a quality service.

A good understanding of MOT regulations would be advantageous as well as Health and Safety procedures.

Activities include:

• Inspect, service and repair vehicles, plant and equipment using appropriate tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and proper manner
• Conducting fault diagnostic checks on vehicles, plant and equipment
• Preparing and taking vehicles for MOT testing
• To participate in a vehicle breakdown service
• To participate in winter maintenance operations

Interested candidates should possess:

• City and Guilds Qualification in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles or equivalent NVQ at Level 3
• LGV Category C Licence (or willing to be trained and pass within 6 months of employment)

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Attached documents
Job Description
Person Specification
Employee Benefits List.pdf