Chargehand Mechanic

Service: Roads and Infrastructure Services

Closing Date: Monday 9th September 2024

Chargehand HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE Mechanic required to work within the busy Fleet Support section of Argyll and Bute Council. The post will be based at Blackhill Workshop, Helensburgh or Hamilton Street Dunoon.

This is a permanent post, 37 hours per week over 5 days. Starting hourly rate £17.53 - Incremental increases to £19.05.

The successful candidate must be a qualified HGV Mechanic and will cover Helensburgh and Dunoon area as and when workload requires. You will also be required to partake in a Winter Standby rota in Helensburgh. Applicants must hold qualifications relevant to the job description.

The chargehand mechanic will be required to work on all types of vehicles and plant presented to Blackhill or Dunoon Workshop for repair.

On occasion you may be required to work in any other Argyll and Bute Council workshop as directed by the workshop supervisor.

• Work tools are provided. PPE provided.
• Extra payments made for Winter Standby.
• Excellent Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Vehicle provided to travel between work locations.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Grant McClure, Workshop Supervisor
• Telephone: 01369 703830
• Email: grant.mcclure@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB14908/019768

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.