HGV Mechanic

Leicestershire County Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Leicestershire County Council for a qualified HGV Mechanic to join the Fleet Services team. The role involves maintaining a diverse range of vehicles, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and delivering high-quality, timely services. This position offers competitive pay, great leave entitlements, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking authority committed to making a difference in Nottingham.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Great leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse HGVs and light vehicles.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vehicle maintenance, repair, inspection and examination.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Maintenance

Inspection

Repair

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

Qualified to VOSA standards for HGV inspections and tests

Job description

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Working Hours: Shift - Shift is 06:00am to 14:00pm then 10:00am to 18:00pm on rotating weeks (Monday to Friday)

Working Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £35,235 (Level one) rising to £37,938 (Level four) ‘pro rata for part-time’

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 .

About the Role

The Fleet Services team are looking for a qualified and experienced HGV Mechanic to work in the Shannon Workshop at Eastcroft Depot. The Shannon Workshop provides a repair and maintenance service for both the Councils internal fleet and a number of external customers, which includes a diverse range of HGVs, light vehicles and road-going plant.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver an extensive programme of vehicle maintenance, repair, inspection and examination. They will work to ensure compliance with statutory legislation, the legal requirements of the Councils Operators Licence, DVSA requirements and internal Council policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will also be able to work on their own initiative and to strict deadlines; at all times ensuring that a high quality standard of work is delivered.

The role is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority who are looking to expand their commercial fleet business.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent
• Qualified to VOSA standards for HGV inspections and tests
• Possess a full driving licence with category C entitlement
• Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair and test services for a diverse range of HGVs, light vehicles and road-going plant
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strictdeadlines

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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 for applicants page.

For informal enquiriesplease contact Shane Staley, Fleet Manager, by telephone on 07792935496 or by email at

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held:TBC

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