Workshop Labourer

Job Description

Workshop Labourer

Dumfries
Band 5 £28,815 - £30,597

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Vehicle Maintenance Service for a Workshop Labourer to support the delivery of an efficient and effective fleet maintenance operation.+1

Working as part of a busy workshop team, you will be responsible for maintaining workshop cleanliness and engineering hygiene standards, vehicle valeting, collection and delivery of vehicles, and transporting stores and spare parts to support operational requirements.

Key Duties

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the workshop.
• Carry out vehicle valeting and cleaning activities.
• Collect and deliver Council vehicles and plant equipment.
• Transport stores and spare parts between locations.
• Assist with basic building and grounds maintenance duties.
• Support workshop operations to minimise vehicle downtime.

What We're Looking For

You should:

• Have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Be a reliable team player with good time management skills.
• Be able to work on your own initiative and follow instructions.
• Have experience in a driving, labouring, or similar practical role.
• Hold a full driving licence with Category C/C+E entitlement.
• Have knowledge of health and safety practices within a workshop environment.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment within a supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to frontline service delivery across Dumfries and Galloway.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jason Currie, Team Leader Vehicle Maintenance.