HGV Mechanic

Adur & Worthing Councils; Lancing; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension

Training & development

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee resource groups/networks

Buddy Support Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to maintain the council’s fleet of vehicles and plant at Commerce Way, Lancing. You will service a range of trucks, vans and plant machinery, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires City & Guilds or NVQ in vehicle repairs, and a category C HGV licence with ≤3 penalty points. 37 hours per week,Grade 6 salary £38,510–£43,149.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ standard in vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Experience maintaining a wide range of vehicles and plant, including refuse and recycling trucks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the council’s fleet of vehicles and plant machinery in a busy workshop.
• Ensure servicing, repairs and safety checks meet required standards.
• Work with a category C HGV licence and keep within points limits.
• Support in municipal vehicle maintenance and related tasks as needed.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Vehicle repairs

HGV driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in vehicle repairs and maintenance

Job description

Salary

Scale / Band

Grade 6

Hours

37 hours per week

Closing date

17th November 2026 at 23:55 pm

Interview date

TBC

We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to work within our well equipped, busy transport workshop, maintaining the council’s fleet of vehicles and plant machinery.

Post title

HGV Mechanic

Post No

8016

Salary

Starting from £38,510 to £43,149 per annum

Scale / Band

Grade 6

Hours

37 hours per week

Place of work

Commerce Way, Lancing

Closing date

17th November 2026 at 23:55 pm

Interview date

TBC

We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to work within our well equipped, busy transport workshop, maintaining the council’s fleet of vehicles and plant machinery.

The successful applicant must have the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain a wide range of vehicles and plant including refuse and recycling trucks, vans and various types of plant machinery.

You must be qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ standard in vehicle repairs and maintenance.

A category C HGV driving licence with no more than three penalty points is essential for this role.

Practical experience in the Municipal vehicle maintenance, Inc Refuse, Sweepers and LCV’s sector is also desirable but not essential.

For more information, please contact Jake Webb Fleet workshop manager- 01273 263149 or 07342068605 or [e-mail]

Equity, inclusion and accessibility

At Adur & Worthing Councils we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and have the best possible chance of success.

If you have a disability, are a veteran, are a care leaver under 25 at the time of application, or are on The Connect to Work Scheme and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Staff Are Our Most Important Asset And We Therefore Have a Benefit Package Which Reflects Our Continuing Commitment To Our Employees. This Includes

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Fair, Green & Local - Please See Link Below To Our Corporate Plan With Our Key Priorities For Adur And Worthing (2025-2028)

https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/fair-green-and-local/