HGV Technician

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform access

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council operate a joint fleet and are seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to support Redditch and Bromsgrove depots. The role focuses on maintenance, inspections, and MOT preparation for a diverse fleet, with a rota covering early and late shifts from 6.30am to 6pm.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with DVSA and statutory requirements, handle paperwork, and contribute to continuous improvement while providing excellent customer

Qualifications

• Qualified in heavy vehicle maintenance with LVSA/VOSA standards.
• MOT testing Nominated Tester qualifications (Class 4,5,7) preferred.
• Experience across a diverse fleet including HGVs, vans, plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain the Council's fleet to high standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections.
• Diagnose faults and carry out chassis/body repairs as required.
• Complete paperwork and input data into DE systems.
• Work to statutory legislation and Operators Licence requirements.
• Provide safe, timely service across two depots and on-site breakdowns.

Skills

HGV maintenance

MIG welding

Ability to work on own initiative

Health & Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

Tools

MOT Nominated Tester (Class 4,5,7)

VOSA inspection standards

Fleet management IT systems

Job description

The Council has two depots, one in Redditch (B98 7SN) and one in Bromsgrove (B60 3EX). Our team are looking for a qualified and experienced HGV Mechanic to work primarily based out of our Redditch Depot, but with flexibility to work across both depots if required to support services.

The Depot Workshops provide a repair and maintenance service for the Councils internal fleet across Environmental Services and Housing, 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.

To provide support to all the Council Services, we operate an alternating weekly shift rota of early and late shifts to cover the hours of 6.30am - 6pm at each depot (1 week early shift, 1 week late shift).

Repair of Specialist Vehicles: Conduct chassis and equipment fault diagnoses, and execute any necessary body and chassis repairs.

Standards Compliance: Ensure repairs meet VOSA Standards.

MOT Preparation: Precision preparation for MOT inspections.

Efficient Completion: Timely completion of jobs, addressing additional tasks.

Paperwork Management: Complete relevant paperwork and input data into DE systems.

Job Management

On-the-Go Work

Execute tasks at either depot, and support off site breakdowns with adaptability.

Customer Communication

Professionally communicate, exceeding expectations.

Housekeeping Excellence

Maintain good housekeeping practices.

Continuous Improvement

Undertake training for skill enhancement.

Compliance Focus

Ensure vehicles are fit for purpose.

Quality Maintenance

Uphold quality within your skill set, seeking assistance when needed.

Customer Care Excellence

Provide the best possible customer service.

Record Keeping

Complete and return all required records and documents.

Safety Responsibility

Prioritise personal Health and Safety at all times.

Hazards Reporting

Highlight and report potential hazards.

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
• Qualified MOT Nominated Tester class 4,5,7 to support the full time MOT retail and Taxi Nominated Tester.
• Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair and test services for a diverse fleet including vehicles such as light vehicle van/Tipper's, Small Plant machines, Sweepers, Waste Tankers, and Large Refuse Vehicles.
• Experience of performing MIG welding; gas and electric welding. (Preferably a coded welder, but not essential).
• Experience of hydraulic and pneumatic diagnosis/repair
• Possess a full LGV Class 2 Category C Licence
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines, Commercial Vehicle Expertise: Proficient in commercial vehicle repair and servicing.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiar with Fleet Management or Workshop IT systems and vehicle technology.
• Compliance Awareness: Understands compliance and associated Health & Safety requirements.
• Seasoned Professional: Previous experience in a similar role.
• Specialised Maintenance: Experienced in the maintenance and repair of RCVs or similar vehicles.

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council operate a joint fleet of nearly 200 vehicles providing waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, and housing repairs services to nearly 80,000 households, operating out of two depots for the two areas.

Keeping this fleet on the road is a crucial part of delivering these services, and means there is a large variety to the work we do; which means we're looking for people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving our local area.

So, if you are passionate about having a direct impact on the lives of so many people and take pride in the work you do to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more