Auto Fitter Mechanic

Sefton Council; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting for an Auto Fitter to provide high-quality mechanical support for the council's vehicle fleet. You will work under the Workshop Manager to repair and maintain HGV/LGV vehicles at the Hawthorne Road Depot in Bootle, ensuring compliance and safety.

The role requires an MOT testing qualification (Class 4, 5 & 7), tachograph calibration experience, a full HGV Category C licence, and strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background with proven workshop experience.
• Hold an MOT Testing qualification for class 4,5 & 7.
• Tachograph calibration experience.
• Full HGV category C licence.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all HGV/LGV vehicles and the council's fleet.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Work under the Workshop Manager at Hawthorne Road Depot (Bootle).
• Follow testing procedures and health & safety requirements.

Skills

MOT testing (Class 4,5,7)

Tachograph calibration

HGV licence (Category C)

Mechanical workshop experience

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: Grade G, SCP 20 - 25, £36,803 - £40,693 per annum (inclusive of 3 hours contractual overtime)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours. Plus 3 days contractual overtime per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 27/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: 1234/26/349511

About the Role

As a Sefton Council Auto Fitter, you will provide the highest quality mechanical support in ensuring the efficient maintenance of the Councils vehicle fleet, ensure compliance and safety as a priority.

Working under the direction of the Workshop Manager your responsibilities will include repair and maintenance of all HGV’s / LGV’s included in the 300+ vehicle.

Based at Hawthorne Road Depot in Bootle you must have a mechanical background with proven experience in a Commercial Workshop Environment. You will hold a MOT Testing qualification for class 4,5 & 7 vehicle category testing, together with Tachograph Calibration experience.

This should include a full HGV category C licence and a sound knowledge and experience of commercial fleet vehicles, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

You should also be fully aware of the HGV/PCV testing procedures and relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 27 th November 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Week Commencing 7 th December 2026.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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