Skilled Mechanic

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council’s Vehicle Management Services is recruiting a Skilled Mechanic/MOT Tester at Turnpike Depot Eccles. The role involves carrying out maintenance on a fleet of HGVs, light vehicles and specialised equipment within a busy service.

You must hold a current driving licence; LGV category C is desirable but not essential. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds (or equivalent) are preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Must hold current driving license; LGV category C desirable but not essential.
• Ideally NVQ Level 3 and/or City & Guilds for vehicle maintenance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance to HGV, light vehicles and specialised equipment.
• Maintain fleet including vans, trailers, road sweepers and 26-ton refuse vehicles.
• Provide quality customer service with clear written and oral communication.

Skills

Organisation

Communication skills

Customer care

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent)

Job description

Skilled Mechanic/MOT Tester

Job reference: 002156

Salary: £30,515- £32,578 plus 10% shift allowance plus tool allowance

Department: Place

Location: Turnpike Depot Eccles

Monday to Friday on an alternate week shift pattern

Salford City Council’s Vehicle Management Services provides maintenance to the councils fleet of vehicles within a specialist team.

This consists of vans, trailers, road sweepers and 26 ton refuse vehicles. We also inspect all Salford’s registered private hire and hackney cabs on a twice year basis.

We currently have an exciting vacancy within our Vehicle Management Services team to enable us to continue to build on our success and also bring new experience, knowledge and ideas into the team

About the Role

This is an opportunity to enhance your skills, carrying out maintenance to our fleet of HGV, Light Vehicles and Specialised Equipment.

You must hold a current driving license (LGV category C is desirable but not essential)

Ideally you would hold an NVQ level 3 and/or City & Guilds (or equivalent) for light or heavy vehicles in a Vehicle Maintenance/Repair environment or the willingness to obtain.

The position attracts the opportunity to undertake continual training to enhance skills and knowledge. You need to organised, have good written and oral communication skills, whilst maintaining good customer care. With a willingness to work alternative shifts

In return you will receive a competitive salary, and gain access to career development opportunities, be given the option to join a recognised pension scheme.

If you would like further information regarding the role please contact [e-mail]

What we need from you if you are invited to interview

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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