Workshop Engineer

City of York Council; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of York Council seeks a Workshop Engineer for its Fleet team. You will work in a modern workshop, performing vehicle services and repairs, conducting MOT inspections, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. This full-time role offers a great work-life balance with generous benefits, including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and repairing vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Capable of carrying out HGV MOT inspections.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and diagnostics.
• Complete technical training as required.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Routine maintenance

Fault finding

Education

HGV license (desirable)

Class 4 & 7 MOT tester (desirable)

Job description

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The City of York Council’s Fleet team have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Engineer to join a strong team in a great working environment with an excellent work life balance.

The successful applicant will be working in a modern heated workshop with both fixed and column vehicle lifts as well as modern tooling and diagnostic equipment.

As a Workshop Engineer you will carry out service, inspections, repairs, modifications and fabrication to vehicles, plant and equipment.

Main Duties Include

• Day-to-day service and repair of vehicles, plant & equipment.
• Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Carry out routine inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
• Complete technical training when required.
• Complete all relevant & required documentation.
• Ensure a safe, clean and efficient workshop is always maintained.
• Carry out diagnostics on vehicles and equipment using a range of diagnostic tools.
  
  

The role will encompass working as part of a team and also own initiative. HGV license and class 4 & 7 MOT tester desirable but not essential.

By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive culture.

The hours of work are 37 + 3 hours contractual overtime. Alternative week shift pattern:

Week 1 Early Shift: Mon – Thu 06:00 – 15:30 Fri 06:00 – 10:00

Week 2 Late Shift: Mon – Thu 09:30 – 18:00 Fri 8:00 – 16:30

Stand by 1 week in 7 with additional payments and overtime for callouts. Vehicle provided.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.

We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ian Hoult (Head of Fleet and Operations) [e-mail]

This is a rolling advert.

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews arranged for any suitable candidates on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 12 midnight

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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