Workshop Fitter

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working where applicable

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking two Workshop Fitters to join Fleet Services in Environment. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining a range of vehicles and plant, using diagnostic equipment and specialist tools, and responding to breakdowns to keep services running efficiently.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance and a valid Category B licence. An in-house driving assessment may be required as part of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in light or heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Hold a minimum Category B driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repair and maintenance of vehicles, plant and related equipment in line with unit targets and customer requirements.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and specialist tools/equipment.
• Attend vehicle and plant breakdowns and provide assistance as required.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Plant maintenance

Diagnostic equipment

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent (heavy/light vehicle maintenance)

Category B driving licence

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Specialist tools

Job description

Are you qualified in vehicle or machinery maintenance and ready for a new opportunity?

Fleet Services in Environment are looking for 2 Workshop Fitters to join their Team.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

To undertake the repair and maintenance of plant, light and heavy vehicles.

Listed below are some of the responsibilities this role will be primarily responsible for:

• Undertake the repair and maintenance to various types of vehicles, plant and associated equipment in accordance with the Unit’s stated performance targets and customer requirements.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and specialist tools / equipment.
• Attend vehicle and plant breakdowns and provide assistance as appropriate.

We encourage you to contact Iain Peverall via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• Qualification in light or heavy goods vehicle maintenance or horticultural machinery maintenance to a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Hold a minimum category B driver licence

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.

OPEN DAY

As part of this recruitment drive an open day has been organised for 29th October 2026, where anyone who wants to can attend Hackworth Road Depot, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2JQ between 10.00am-2.00pm

Come along to meet the team, find out more about the available roles, and discover what it’s like to work with us. No booking is required – simply drop in.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

‘We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent’

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £33,673 – £37,563

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

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