Mechanic (LCV/LGV)

Hyndburn Borough Council; Accrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking a qualified LCV/LGV Mechanic and MOT tester to join their Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The role involves inspecting, servicing, and repairing vehicles, ensuring compliance with DVSA standards. Candidates must possess an MOT tester’s certificate and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working practices

Continuous Professional Development

Health & wellbeing benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold an MOT tester’s certificate.
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles/equipment preferred.
• Time served Mechanic with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV).
• Prepare vehicles to DVSA standards for annual test.
• Test vehicles in class 4/7 test station.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Welding/Fabrication

Health & Safety procedures

Education

City and Guilds, B Tech NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Benefits of working at Hyndburn:

• Generous Leave entitlement with additional days for public holidays and continuous service
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Flexible working practices promoting work/life balance, including Flexi-time, Time Off In Lieu
• Continuous Professional Development, we will provide opportunities to develop within your career path through funded courses and in-house training opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing benefits such as discounted leisure membership, access to physiotherapy and well-being courses
• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme which can support you and household members through difficult patches, including counselling support.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced, LCV/LGV Mechanic, MOT tester to join our hardworking team at the Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The successful applicant will inspect, service and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV), equipment and also be responsible for preparing vehicles to DVSA standards for annual test. An MOT tester’s certificate is essential, as a function of the post will be the testing of vehicles (Private, Council and Taxi) in our class 4/7 test station.

You must be a time served Mechanic holding a minimum City and Guilds, B Tech NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and have a good understanding of light and large vehicle DVSA test regulations, as well as Health & Safety procedures. Experience in welding/fabrication and previous experience working on a wide range of vehicles/equipment would be an advantage.

Applications will be considered from alternative Light Commercial Vehicle background providing they are able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to achieve the post qualifications/ requirements during the interview and will complete them within an agreed time period.

To apply for this role, please complete an online application via the website below or send in your CV [e-mail]

Please Note: this is a Safety Critical Role, which is therefore subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Candidate Pack – Mechanic

Closing Date: Open
Vacancy Ref: 2288

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