Mechanic HGV - ABC13112

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to inspect, maintain and repair vehicles, plant and equipment across fleet workshops and depots. The role requires initiative and clear communication with management and customers.

Candidates should hold City and Guilds Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance (9302) or equivalent, a Full UK Driving Licence, and preferably a Category C (HGV) licence; PVG scheme considerations apply for eligible roles. Salary is under review.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds Heavy vehicle service and maintenance (9302) or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Full Current UK Driving Licence.
• Preferably Hold a Category C (HGV) Licence.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for inspection, maintaining and repairs on vehicles, plant and equipment within Aberdeen City Council Fleet workshops and depots.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to communicate effectively with Management team and customers.

Education

City and Guilds Heavy vehicle service and maintenance (9302) or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering

Full Current UK Driving Licence

Category C (HGV) Licence (preferable)

Job description

Job Purpose:

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Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour))

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

The post holder will be responsible for inspection, maintaining and repairs on
vehicles, plant and equipment within Aberdeen City Council Fleet workshops
and depots. To have the ability to work on their own initiative and to
communicate effectively with Management team and customers.

Please note - Salary Under Review

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• City and Guilds Heavy vehicle service and maintenance (9302) or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering
• Full Current UK Driving Licence
• Preferably Hold a Category C (HGV) Licence

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talkflexible workingand offerflexible workingfor most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

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Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by theEquality Act2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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