Light Vehicle Mechanic - Worksop, United Kingdom - Nottingham City Council

    Nottingham City Council
    Nottingham City Council Worksop, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Contract Type: Permanent

    Working Hours: Shift - Shift is 07:00am to 15:00pm then 09:00am to 17:00pm on rotating weeks (Monday to Friday)

    Worker Type: Onsite Worker

    Salary: Starting Salary is £33,945 (Level one) rising to £36,648 (Level two) 'pro rata for part-time'

    Location: Woolsthorpe Garage, Woolsthorpe Depot, Woolsthorpe Close, Nottingham, NG8 3JD or NEVS at Eastcroft Depot, NG2 3AH

    We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

    Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

    In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

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    About the Role

    The Fleet Services team are looking for a qualified and experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic to join the workshop team based at both Woolsthorpe and Eastcroft Depot. The workshop provides a light vehicle repair and maintenance service for both the Council's internal fleet and a range of external customers including taxi testing.

    The successful candidate will work as part of the team to deliver an extensive programme of vehicle maintenance, repair, inspection and examination. They will work to ensure compliance with statutory legislation, the legal requirements of the Councils Operator's Licence, DVSA requirements and internal Council policies and procedures.

    The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and to strict deadlines; at all times ensuring that a high quality standard of work is delivered.

    This role is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority who are continually look to expand their commercial fleet business.

    The Nottingham Electric Vehicle Services centre (NEVS) now open at Eastcroft Depot. NEVS provides comprehensive electric vehicle servicing and repair facility for the Council's ever-growing internal electric fleet, private customers and partner organisations. This role also presents a great career opportunity to become a part of this innovative project and add to your training portfolio.

    About You

    The ideal candidate will have:

  • City & Guilds level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair principles, or equivalent
  • MOT Tester
  • Full driving licence with Category B entitlement
  • Experience of working with all aspects of light vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines
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