HGV Mechanic

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Nottingham is seeking an HGV Mechanic to join their Fleet Services team. The role includes servicing and repairing a variety of vehicles, from HGVs to electric models, ensuring that essential city services operate safely. Competitive salary and benefits include a tool allowance and generous holiday entitlement. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a full UK driving licence. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with guaranteed work-life balance.

Benefits

Guaranteed annual pay awards

Progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Tool allowance

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Full UK Driving Licence with Category C entitlement.
• Experience with municipal/electric vehicles is desirable but not essential.
• DVSA inspection & testing qualification is preferred.

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

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of 12/24v systems

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent

IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid vehicles or willingness to train

Job description

We’re Hiring: 2 x HGV Mechanics – Nottingham City Council

,363 – £39,152 per year (with guaranteed annual pay awards & progression)
Equivalent to £28.34 – £30.52 per hour
Plus £980 tool allowance (paid monthly)
37 hours per week plus overtime at time-and-a-half – plenty available
Monday–Friday only – no weekends, ever
34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) – rising to 41 days after 5 years
Secure Local Government pension
Nottingham City Centre location

Why Join Us?

At Nottingham City Council, your skills will directly help keep our city moving.

• ✅ 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.

If you don’t reach all minimum criteria, but have experience as an HGV Mechanic, please do send in your CV.

Apply Now

If you’re safety‑conscious, reliable, and ready to be part of a supportive team with a great work‑life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries please contact Shane Staley, Fleet Manager, by telephone on 07792935496 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

INTERVIEWS - ASAP and ongoing

Join our Fleet Services team and help keep Nottingham moving.