HGV Mechanic

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Smart Working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted memberships

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled HGV Mechanic to join our Fleet Services team at Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham. You will service, repair and inspect a broad range of vehicles including HGVs, light commercials and municipal vehicles, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role is on-site with some hybrid working possibilities and offers a generous pension, 26 days leave plus bank holidays and a competitive overtime rate.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 City & Guilds in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering.
• Must have a full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• DVSA inspection and testing qualification is required.
• IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid vehicles or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair HGVs and other Council vehicles
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and safety checks
• Carry out welding, fabrication, and body repairs
• Respond to breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles
• Maintain accurate records and high workshop standards

Skills

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

12/24V systems

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

DVSA inspection & testing qualification

IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybridvehicles

Full UK Driving Licence (Cat C)

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week plus overtime at time-and-a-half after 5 hours - plenty available

Monday–Friday - occasional weekend shifts may be offered for bank holiday cover, on a voluntary basis 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) – rising to 41 days after 5 years

Working Type: On-site worker

Salary: £37,563 – £40,444 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Overtime rates are based on time-and-a-half of the basic hourly rate; actual overtime is paid at single time for the first 5 hours, increasing to time-and-a-half thereafter)

Plus £980 yearly tool allowance (paid pro rata'd per month)

Location: Eastcroft Dept, Nottingham NG2 3AH

We’re Hiring a HGV Mechanic – Nottingham City Council

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

At Nottingham City Council, your skills will directly help keep our city moving. While private sector salaries can appear higher, we offer benefits that truly set us apart:

• Monday–Friday only – enjoy evenings and weekends off
• Plenty of overtime – at highly competitive rates
• Monthly tool allowance – to cover your tool kit
• Excellent pension – one of the best in the UK
• Generous leave entitlement – more than most private garages
• Varied fleet – from HGVs to electric and specialist vehicles
• Central Nottingham location – convenient and accessible

About The Role

As part of our Fleet Services team, you will maintain, repair, and inspect a wide range of vehicles, including:

• HGVs
• Light commercials
• Municipal vehicles
• Electric/hybrid models

Your work will ensure our city’s essential services operate safely and reliably.

Day-to-day, You Will

• Service and repair HGVs and other Council vehicles
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and safety checks
• Carry out welding, fabrication, and body repairs
• Respond to breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles
• Maintain accurate records and high workshop standards

Guaranteed Interview – Minimum Criteria

We Are Looking For Candidates With

• Level 3 City & Guilds in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence with Category C entitlement (Essential)
• DVSA inspection & testing qualification
• IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid vehicles (or willingness to train)
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and 12/24v systems

(Experience With Municipal/electric Vehicles Is Desirable But Not Essential)

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Wayne Burton, Fleet Manager, by telephone on 07890387708 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 31st October 2026 (Subject to early closure)

Interview Date: To be arranged as applications are received, with formal interview dates aligned as appropriate

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.