HGV & Light Vehicle Fitter – Training & Progression

Tameside Council; Newtonmoor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Continuing training

Tool allowance

Job summary

Tameside Council invites applications for a skilled HGV/light vehicle mechanic at Tame Street Garage, Stalybridge. The 36-hour week across three days offers a stable, permanent position with opportunities for training and progression.

You will maintain, test and repair a varied fleet while working in a busy workshop. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle maintenance or City & Guilds, a current driving licence (LGV C desirable) and strong diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate.
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and repair (Heavy Vehicle) / City Guilds or equivalent.
• Possession of a Class B driving licence.
• Experience diagnosing faults, repairs and maintenance of municipal vehicles/plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, testing, diagnostics and repair work on the fleet of HGVs, light vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs in a large workshop environment.
• Work with a team of vehicle/plant fitters and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Literate

Numerate

NVQ Level 3

Class B licence

Fault diagnosis

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Health & safety

Workshop experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Working at height

Tooling

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (Heavy Vehicle) / City & Guilds

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Comprehensive tooling

Job description

Tameside Council invites applications for a skilled HGV/light vehicle mechanic at Tame Street Garage, Stalybridge. The 36-hour week across three days offers a stable, permanent position with opportunities for training and progression.

You will maintain, test and repair a varied fleet while working in a busy workshop. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle maintenance or City & Guilds, a current driving licence (LGV C desirable) and strong diagnostic skills.