Vehicle Mechanic

Cannock Chase Council; Cannock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Cannock is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to service and repair its vehicle fleet, including HGVs. The ideal candidate will hold a City and Guilds qualification and have prior experience with commercial vehicles. This permanent position offers a salary range of £29,028.20 - £32,293.24 per annum, flexible hours, and several benefits including a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Flexitime Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership

26 Days Holiday

30 Days Holiday after 5 Years

Cycle Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience working on similar types of vehicles and plant required.
• Current driving licence essential, preferably to HGV standard.
• Prepared to receive training relevant to the post.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs on the Council’s vehicle and plant fleet.
• Participate in MOT testing and out-of-hours call out for breakdowns.
• Work as part of a small team and switch between tasks.

Skills

Experience with commercial vehicles and plant machinery

Flexible approach to work

Literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Education

City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Studies qualification or equivalent

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic

Grade SSS: £29,028.20 - £32,293.24 per annum (pay award pending).

Permanent – 37 Hours per week (plus standby and call out payments).

Benefits to you

• Flexitime Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• 26 Days Holiday and 30 After 5 Years Continuous Service
• Cycle Scheme
• Free Parking

Cannock Chase Council’s Waste and Engineering Services Section is looking for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to carry out servicing and repairs on the Council’s vehicle and plant fleet. The fleet comprises commercial vehicles ranging from small lightweight vans to HGV’s and includes ad-hoc plant and machinery.

Applicants should have experience working on similar types of vehicles and plant and should hold a City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Studies qualification or equivalent. A current driving licence is essential, preferably to HGV standard.

You will be required to have a flexible approach to work, be prepared to work as part of a small team, with the ability to switch between tasks whilst working to set deadlines.

The successful applicant will have literacy, numeracy and IT skills sufficient to complete necessary paperwork associated with a modern vehicle workshop and must be prepared to receive training relevant to the post.

You will be expected to participate in MOT testing and an out-of-hours call out rota for breakdowns and depot security.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login.

Alternatively, please telephone [phone] or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail [e-mail] quoting post number SW100.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 21st November 2025.

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