HGV Technician / Fleet Mechanic – Structured Hours

Walsall Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Permanent contract

Overtime paid

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced HGV Technician/Fleet Mechanic to join the Environmental Depot team in Walsall. You will service and repair a diverse municipal vehicle fleet, including refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers and light commercial units, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.

The role offers a structured 37-hour week, two-shift pattern, paid overtime at £32.50 per hour, generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with a progression ladder to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or commercial vehicles within a professional workshop environment.
• Full UK driving licence (class 1 and 2 advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, planned maintenance inspections (PMIs) and MOT preparation in accordance with relevant standards.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Undertake preventative maintenance to ensure vehicles remain safe, reliable and roadworthy.
• Complete repairs efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements and vehicle standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain fleet operational effectiveness.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostics

Class 1 Licence

Class 2 Licence

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced HGV Technician/Fleet Mechanic to join the Environmental Depot team in Walsall. You will service and repair a diverse municipal vehicle fleet, including refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers and light commercial units, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.

The role offers a structured 37-hour week, two-shift pattern, paid overtime at £32.50 per hour, generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with a progression ladder to