Vehicle Mechanic

Vacancy Information

Hourly Rate of Pay £16.82 - £20.03

Shift Patterns
Shift 1:
Monday - Thursday, 07:30-16:00
Friday, 07:30-12:30

Shift 2:
Monday - Wednesday, 07:30-17:30
Thursday, 07:30-16:30
Friday: Off

To start asap.

About the Role

East Lothian Council’s Vehicle and Plant Maintenance Unit is seeking a Skilled Vehicle Mechanic to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet, including LGV, PSV, specialist vehicles, and cars, ensuring high standards of safety and reliability.

Key Benefits

• No planned weekend working – enjoy your weekends off!
• Additional supplement for shift pattern – extra allowance for backshift or flexible working.
• Annual leave entitlement – starting at 20 days, rising with service.
• Public holidays off – 8 days per year.

What We’re Looking For

• Time-served craft operative or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds, SVQ Level 3).
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair across a range of vehicles.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Details

To repair and maintain all vehicles in the Council Fleet including LGV, PSV, Specialist
equipment, Light Goods and Cars. Work to be undertaken primarily in a purpose built
workshop at Macmerry Industrial Estate or elsewhere as required. To assist with items of plant when required.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Any of the following or equivalent:
Time served Craft Operative in appropriate trade.
Time served modern apprenticeship.
Relevant City and Guilds Certificate.
SVQ level 3 and passed skills test.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this post.
Current LGV Driving Licence (or willing to achieve within specified timescale).

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.