Vehicle Mechanic / Technician, Friarton Depot, Perth - Internal

Job Description

Vehicle Mechanic / Technician - PKC12205
£31,984 - £35,100
Friarton Depot, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking for a new opportunity? Are you motivated, forward thinking and a good team player? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking an HGV Mechanic / Technician within Fleet Management.

You must have knowledge, skills and experience in the repair & maintenance of heavy goods and light vehicles as you will be responsible for ensuring that the Councils fleet of vehicles is maintained to both DVSAs and Perth & Kinross Council standards.

We can offer you a range of employee benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance and health & wellbeing initiatives.

We can also offer training and development opportunities and invest in our staff and value their contribution.

You will be part of a hardworking, supportive team who have a good sense of humour and we also offer a good working environment.

Successful candidates who have been short listed for interview will be required to complete a practical workshop assessment.

Requirements

As a time served HGV Motor Mechanic, you must hold a Full C+E Driving Licence and have experience of the repair and maintenance of commercial vehicles, heavy plant and equipment, with an excellent working knowledge of hydraulics and electrical repairs.

A MOT Tester qualification or willingness to undertake training to become an MOT tester within 6 months of appointment is essential, as you will be required to carry out MOT and Taxi Testing duties.

The ability to work within a pressured environment and be able to meet own and team deadlines is vital.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Allison Brown, Assistant Fleet Manager on 01738 477143.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.