Vehicle Mechanic

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to perform servicing and repairs on their vehicle fleet. Applicants should have relevant experience with commercial vehicles and a City and Guilds qualification. This full-time position offers various benefits including a flexitime scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience with servicing and repairs on commercial vehicles.
• Current driving licence, preferably to HGV standard.
• Flexible approach to work and ability to switch tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs on the Council's vehicle fleet.
• Participate in MOT testing and out-of-hours call out rota.

Skills

Experience working on vehicles and plant

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

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)

Post Number: SW100

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 of 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.

THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER