Workshop Assistant - Internal Only

Barnet Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Hybrid working options

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Barnet Council is seeking an entry-level Workshop Assistant to support the workshop team within Transport Services. You will assist in day-to-day fleet maintenance operations and help ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy and available for Council services.

Ideal candidates will have GCSE English and Maths, a willingness to learn, and some exposure to transport or workshop environments. The role offers hybrid working options and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education with English and Maths or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Willingness to undertake training to meet job criteria.
• Recent exposure within a transport logistics or workshop environment or equivalent.
• Interest in vehicle maintenance or mechanical work.
• Flexible approach in a busy working environment.
• Knowledge of Council aims and values and how they affect the transport role.
• Experience operating computer/laptop/devices.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Job Description

Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees

Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process.

This position is open to internal candidates employed by LBB. Any applications received from external candidates outside of the above will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About The Role

Transport Services manages the maintenance and repair of the Council’s vehicle fleet/plant/equipment, in accordance with legal regulations, lease company’s and manufactures’ standards and targets. Workshop Assistant role is to support the supervisors and Workshop Manager by assisting in the day to day operations of the Councils fleet maintenance workshop. This is an entry level role supporting qualified technicians in servicing and maintaining the Council’s diverse vehicle fleet. The postholder will help ensure fleet vehicles are safe, roadworthy and available to deliver Council services.

About You

Transport Services are looking for a candidate to fullfll the Workshop Assistant post, part of the workshop team in Transport Services.

• Standard Secondary /Comprehensive Education (minimum) at least 'GCSE' level standard including English and Maths or demonstrable relevant experience
• Willingness and ability to undertake training as required to meet job criteria
• Recent exposure within a transport logistics environment/ workshop setting or equivalent
• Interest in vehicle maintenance or mechanical work
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach in a busy working environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Council aims and values and how they impact on the transport role
• Demonstrable experience of operating computer/laptop/devices

What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

System Notice

Some dates shown on our online application system (such as “Apply Before”) appear in US date format (MM/DD/YYYY) due to Oracle system settings.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybird working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.