HGV Mechanic

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme 22.10%

Discounts for stores and local/high-st

Cycle lease scheme

Leisure centre membership

Competitive annual leave

Job summary

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic HGV mechanic to join the busy workshop near Redhill. The role supports high vehicle availability and high standards of repair and maintenance for the council’s fleet.

You will perform repairs, attend roadside breakdowns, and ensure DVSA standards and Operators Licence compliance, with admin tasks completed promptly and a focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or equivalent mechanic qualification.
• DVSA approved nominated MOT tester or prepared for training (classes 3, 4, 5 and 7).
• HGV Driving Licence (Cat C).
• Basic standard in English & maths.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair and maintenance of the council’s fleet, plant and associated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance and repair work complies with DVSA standards and Operators Licence terms.
• Complete relevant administration promptly.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Vehicle inspection

Customer service

Health & safety

Education

City & Guilds mechanic qualification

DVSA MOT tester training

HGV licence Cat C

English & maths basics

Tools

MOT testing equipment

Job description

Basis: Permanent, Full time (45 hours per week)

About the Role

Our friendly, hardworking and experienced Transport Team are looking for an enthusiastic HGV mechanic to join the busy workshop near Redhill. The ability of the Council to provide the essential services expected by local residents is reliant on having good vehicle availability maintained to a very high standard.

Some of the duties include:

• Carry out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment, including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.
• Ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out to a high standard and that vehicles comply with DVSA standards and in accordance with the terms of the Councils Operators Licence at all times.
• Ensure that all relevant administration work is completed in a timely manner.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.

About the Person:

• You should have a good all-round knowledge of Planned/Unplanned maintenance procedures relating to both heavy and light goods vehicles (Preferably Refuse Collection Vehicles).
• Experience of maintenance and repair of ground maintenance equipment.
• Be able to cope in a physically demanding role.
• Ability to work within specified time frames and deadlines.
• Understand the importance of good customer service.
• Have good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds or equivalent mechanic qualification
• DVSA approved nominated MOT tester or prepared and eligible for immediate training (classes 3, 4, 5 and 7)
• HGV Driving Licence (Cat C)
• Basic standard in English & maths

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 22.10% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications. All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd September at 23:59*

Interview date: To be confirmed

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

Local Government Reorganisation

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is part of the government’s plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) scheduled to take place in April 2027. This means the current two-tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Reigate, will be replaced with two unitary councils made up of East and West Surrey, which will handle all local services. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council will form part of the new East Surrey unitary authority.

Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take some time and during that time we still need to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council(s) which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation.

Further information on LGR can be found here: Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution | Reigate and Banstead

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.