Mechanic LGV

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Aberdeen is seeking a qualified individual for a permanent, full-time role focused on the maintenance and inspection of vehicles within their fleet. Candidates must hold relevant motor vehicle engineering qualifications and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a flexible working pattern and requires effective communication with the management team and customers.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Disability Confident Employer

Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Responsible for inspection, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to obtain MOT examiner certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual testing (MOT) on public vehicles.
• Perform maintenance and inspections within Aberdeen City Council.
• Communicate effectively with the Management team and customers.

Skills

Initiative

Communication Skills

Education

City and Guilds - Motor Vehicle Engineering (3905) or equivalent qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

MOT examiner Certification (to be obtained within 12 months)

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, please read the guidance by clicking the link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we’re looking for.

Location: Kittybrewster Complex, Aberdeen

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, maintenance and repairs on vehicles, plant and equipment within Aberdeen City Council Fleet workshops and depots. To carry out Fleet and public vehicle annual testing (MOT) and conduct Taxi hackney examinations. To have the ability to work on their own initiative and to communicate effectively with Management team and customers.

Weekly rota shift pattern

Week 1: Monday–Thursday 6am – 2pm, Friday 6am–11:30am
Week 2: Monday–Thursday 14:00–22:00, Friday 11:30–17:00

The Post Holder Needs To Hold (Minimum)

• City and Guilds - Motor Vehicle Engineering (3905) or equivalent qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Preferably hold a MOT examiner Certification or to be obtained within 12 months

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 talk flexible working and offer flexible working for 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.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

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 and who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those in continuing care or are a care leaver up to age 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.

Further information can be found at LNKD1_UKTJ