Mechanic (VRD)

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Severance payment

Local government pension

Job summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking a qualified HGV mechanic based at our Brunel Road Depot. The role involves maintenance and repair of the Council's varied fleet, from handheld tools to HGVs.

The position is a day shift, 07:00 to 16:45, totaling 37 hours over 4 days, Monday to Friday with a rolling day off during the week. The salary is £35,412 to £38,220 per annum pro rata, plus a £5,000 pro rata market supplement.

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV mechanic with appropriate certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the Council's varied fleet, from handheld tools to HGVs.
• Carry out servicing and diagnostics as required and ensure roadworthiness.

Skills

HGV mechanic

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a qualified HGV mechanic based at our Brunel Road Depot.

This is an interesting role that involves the maintenance and repair of the Councils varied fleet which ranges from Handheld tools through to HGV's.

The position is for day shift, 07:00 to 16:45, covering 37 hours over 4 days, Monday to Friday with a rolling day off during the week.

Salary: £35,412.00 - £38,220.00 pro rata per annum

Market rate supplement: £5,000 pro rata per annum (subject to review)

Closing date: 29th November 2026

Interview date: 14th December 2026.

Please Note

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email [e-mail]

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role