Mechanic - 489587

Tayside Contracts; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Standby pay

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Cycle to work

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Job summary

Tayside Contracts is seeking a Mechanic to maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant for both Tayside Contracts and external customers. You will have completed a recognised apprenticeship and hold a Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF level 7 or equivalent, and you will be capable of major repairs, on-site maintenance, welding, and using power tools.

You will work as part of a team with a strong focus on health and safety, with willingness to standby rota and

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship completed.
• Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (SCQF level 7) or equivalent.
• Ability to carry out major repairs and overhauls on site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant for our operations and external customers.
• Carry out major and minor repairs on site, including welding and power tool work.
• Communicate effectively within a team and uphold health and safety standards.
• Participate in standby rota and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Apprenticeship completed

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (SCQF level 7)

Tools

Welding on site

Power tools operation

Job description

As a Mechanic at Tayside Contracts, you will maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant for both Tayside Contracts and our external customers.

You will have served a recognised and relevant apprenticeship and hold a Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF level 7 or equivalent.

You will have the ability to carry out major repairs and overhauls, maintenance and minor repairs on site, welding work and operate power driven tools.

You will have the ability to communicate and effectively work as part of a team and have an awareness of health and safety.

You will have the ability and willingness to participate in a standby rota and to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

A Category C Driving Licence* or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain is essential and Category C+E is desirable.

*We will accept applications from individuals who do not have a Cat C, however, as it is an essential requirement for the role, if you are successful, we will arrange and pay for you to obtain Cat C entitlement. Repayment terms apply should you leave employment within 24 months of obtaining Cat C entitlement.

You will also be paid:

• Tool allowance - £15.75 per week
• Standby Payment - £161.16 per week when on standby

About Tayside Contracts

Tayside Contracts is the collaborative operating arm of the three Councils in Tayside (our Constituent Councils):

Angus Council

Dundee City Council

Perth & Kinross Council

We currently employ 2,559 people covering over 3,000 posts, working in more than 420 establishments across Tayside providing essential public services to the 420,000 residents in Tayside on behalf of the three councils.

Our services include catering, cleaning, roads maintenance, winter and emergency response, vehicle maintenance, quarry materials and a Signshop.

Our Vision is to be a high performing and expanding shared service: proud of what we do and chosen for how we do it'.

To support us to reach our vision, and strategic priorities outlined in our Business Plan , we have 4 key values:

People

Performance

Partnership

Perception

Our values are embedded within the culture of Tayside and outline who we need to be; how we need to act and behave, to achieve what we want for Tayside Contracts and our local communities.

Employee Benefits

Working with Tayside Contracts has its perks and employees have access to a fantastic range of employee benefits including:

• 28 days Annual Leave rising to 33 after 5 years service
• 5 fixed Public Holidays
• Additional Long Service Leave and Long Service Awards
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (including 15.7% contribution by the employer and Ill Health Retirement Enhancements and Death in Service Benefits)
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) Scheme
• Lifestyle Savings Discounts - giving you access to a range of discounts across UK major retailers
• Physical, financial and mental wellbeing support including access to an employee assistance programme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tay Valley Credit Union
• Corporate Fitness Membership Rate
• Supported Volunteering Policy
• Charity/Payroll Giving Scheme
• Annual Employee Awards
• Learning, Development and Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working and Flexible Retirement Policies
• Family Friendly Policies