LGV/HGV Motor Vehicle Mechanic

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated LGV / HGV Motor Mechanic to join their County Transport team. This role involves the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet, with support provided for training and development. The position offers a competitive salary range of £29,719-£31,691 plus a £5000 market supplement, generous leave, and excellent benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and regular pay increments.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 5 after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational sick pay scheme

Continuing professional development

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent vocational qualification in vehicle maintenance.
• Valid full Driving Licence with minimum category B.
• HGV inspection training available if lacking experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles.
• Work closely in a team environment focused on high-quality standards.
• Occasionally attend vehicle issues at roadside or depots.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance and repair operations

Driving Licence Category B

HGV driving licence Category C

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic equipment

Job description

Closing date:

28 December 2025

Overview

LGV / HGV Motor Mechanic

County Transport – Derby Workshops

Salary range £29,719-£31,691, additionally this post carries a market supplement of £5000 payable in 12 monthly increments and benefits from a market leading package.

Starting salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated Light Goods Vehicle/ Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic to join our County Transport team who supports the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of motor vehicles including motor cars, minibuses, light goods vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles, trailers, and engineering plant.

Qualifications

You will need to be suitably experienced, hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) vocational qualification in Vehicle maintenance and repair operations, and have a valid full Driving Licence with a minimum of category B. If the successful candidate does not hold sufficient HGV experience, then HGV inspection training can be provided. The ideally candidate would hold an HGV category C driving licence and be a qualified DVSA MOT tester in classes 4, 5 and 7. Further training maybe considered for the ideal candidate.

Candidates who are not qualified and experienced should not apply for this role.

Operational

We operate a modern fleet of vehicles, that we preventively maintain to a very high standard with an emphasis on ‘Quality’ over ‘Quantity’. The suitable applicant will be Workshop based but may on occasion be required to attend vehicles at the roadside or at our customers depots.

Equipment

The successful candidate will be issued with a personal tool kit along with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and branded workwear. The Workshop also has its own specialist tools and up to date vehicle diagnostic equipment.

Location and Hours

The role will be based at our brand-new bespoke Derby Workshop which is located on the outskirts of the City Centre. The standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm.

Work Environment

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, Derbyshire based work and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Generous 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to excellent Local Government Pension Scheme with
• Regular standard working hours Monday to Friday - supporting a great work life balance
• Occupational sick pay scheme – up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years service.
• Commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
• Regular annual pay increments
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling & occupational health
• Discountonleisurecentrememberships
• And much more.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass a police security NPPV2 vetting check.

Contact

To discuss this exciting role further please contact the Fleet Operations Manager – [e-mail]

Application Process

All applications will be reviewed at the point of submission and an interview will be arranged immediately for suitable candidates.

Provisional Interview Date: Mid January 2026