Vehicle Mechanic - West Suffolk, United Kingdom - West Suffolk Council
Description
What we are looking for:
Together with Suffolk County Council we have built the West Suffolk Operational Hub (WSOH) near Bury St Edmunds which provides modern facilities from which we deliver waste management services to all the residents of West Suffolk.
Due to continued expansion an opportunity has arisen within our Waste and Street Scene Services team for a vehicle mechanic to support the fleet repair and maintenance team.
About the role:
You will be responsible for but not limited to the below:
- To undertake regular servicing and repair of light and heavy vehicles, road-sweepers, plant, and horticultural equipment.
- To attend breakdowns and site visits to provide assistance as required.
- To provide a welding and fabrication service and assist with MOT testing as necessary.
- To prepare and maintain work records.
- To represent the Council in a professional manner in accordance with customer care policy and the contract specification.
- To ensure that all aspects of the work are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with the Council's Health & Safety Policy including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as issued.
- To carry out any other reasonable tasks commensurate to the grade of this post.
What you will need:
This is a varied and challenging role, and we are looking for a strong team player who is well organised, can make an immediate impact, with the ability to work collaboratively with technical teams.
Why work for us?
Our benefits include:
- a generous pension scheme (LGPS) including life assurance (a payment of three times your annual salary)
- access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services.
- Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and spread the cost over your salary).
- Rail and bus staff discounts
- discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
- a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning.
For more information:
For an informal chat please contact Philip Carter on
Closing date:
Sunday 17 December 2023
Interview date:
To be confirmed.
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