HGV Mechanic

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Nottingham is seeking HGV Mechanics to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. Enjoy a competitive salary of £36,363 - £39,152 plus excellent benefits including a generous pension, tool allowance, and a work-life balance with weekends off. If you have the qualifications in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering and a Full UK Driving Licence, apply now! This role offers variabilities such as the potential for overtime and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed annual pay awards

Competitive overtime rates

Monthly tool allowance

Excellent local government pension

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with Category C entitlement is essential.
• Willingness to train for electric/hybrid vehicle qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and inspect a wide range of vehicles including HGVs.
• Work with light commercial and municipal vehicles.
• Handle electric and hybrid models.

Skills

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of 12/24v systems

Experience with municipal/electric vehicles

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid vehicles

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Permanent

We're Hiring: HGV Mechanics - Nottingham City Council

£36,363 - £39,152 per year (with guaranteed annual pay awards & progression) — Equivalent to £18.89 - £20.34 per hour

Plus £980 tool allowance (£81.66 paid monthly) 37 hours per week plus overtime at time-and-a-half - £28.33 - £30.51

Monday-Friday only - no weekends (overtime available on weekends)

34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) - rising to 41 days after 5 years

Secure Local Government pension contribution per year (£6,727 - £7,234)

Nottingham City Centre location. Total remuneration package including pension contribution and tool allowance £44,070 - £47,366 with the option of additional overtime if wanted.

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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.

How to Apply

Submit your CV to: Lucy Wesson, Senior HRBP - Recruitment

Email: [e-mail]

For an informal chat about the role, contact: Daniel Franik - [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 21st September 2025

Join our Fleet Services team and help keep Nottingham moving.

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