HGV Mechanic – AR

Nottingham City Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council – Fleet Services is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to service, inspect and repair a diverse municipal fleet, including electric/hybrid vehicles. You will ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy and ready for operations in a busy council fleet.

Role involves fault diagnostics, welding, and preparing vehicles for MOTs, with training available for EV/hybrid work. Immediate start on a temporary contract within Fleet Services.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• DVSA qualification for HGV inspections and testing.
• Practical experience servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and 12/24v electrical systems.
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, inspect and repair HGVs and light commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Prepare HGVs for annual MOT inspections and carry out DVSA-standard safety inspections.
• Undertake welding, fabrication and body repairs where required.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles to carry out necessary repairs.
• Maintain and repair electric and hybrid vehicles, with training available where required.
• Prepare and decommission vehicles, including fitting and removing equipment and accessories.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance and inspection records.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant DVSA regulations, health and safety requirements and Council procedures.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems (12/24v)

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Health and safety

DVSA inspection knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

Tools

DVSA qualifications for inspections

Job description

HGV Mechanic

Nottingham City Council – Fleet Services

Working Hours: Monday–Friday
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: Immediate start available

About the Role

Nottingham City Council is looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join its Fleet Services team. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, inspecting and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, roadworthy and operational.

The fleet includes HGVs, light commercial vehicles, specialist municipal vehicles, road-going plant and electric/hybrid vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, inspect and repair HGVs and light commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Prepare HGVs for annual MOT inspections and carry out DVSA-standard safety inspections.
• Undertake welding, fabrication and body repairs where required.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles to carry out necessary repairs.
• Maintain and repair electric and hybrid vehicles, with training available where required.
• Prepare and decommission vehicles, including fitting and removing equipment and accessories.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance and inspection records.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant DVSA regulations, health and safety requirements and Council procedures.

Essential Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• DVSA qualification for HGV inspections and testing.
• Practical experience servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and 12/24v electrical systems.
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on municipal or local authority vehicles.
• Experience with electric and hybrid vehicles (or willingness to undertake training).
• Welding, fabrication and body repair experience.

Additional Information

• Monday–Friday working pattern.
• Immediate start available.
• No weekend working required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy local authority Fleet Services team and support the maintenance and availability of essential Council vehicles.