COMM ENT 3900 G3 - Advance Mechanic (600588 and 600589)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11:55pm. 

Location: Fleet Services, 4 Livingstone Boulevard, Blantyre, G72 0BP

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work Pattern: 

Early Shift: Monday - Thursday 6am - 2pm and Friday 6am - 1.30pm

Late Shift: Monday - Thursday 2pm - 10pm and Friday 12.30pm - 8pm

Salary: £43,136 - £44,081 annual salary 
 

We have one of the largest local authority fleets in Scotland with a modern fleet of vehicles ranging from small cars to 32-ton tippers and various types of small and large plant items. Fleet Services maintain the full range of over 1,700 vehicles and plant operated by the Council in a fully equipped workshop in Blantyre and a satellite workshop in Lanark.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to obtain both experience and qualifications across the range of fleet we operate, ultimately working towards a position where you’re able to move from servicing a small electric car to repairing a 32-ton tipper.

You’ll also work towards holding an HGV driving licence and a drivers CPC qualification.

We provide a wide range of supports to the local community, operating throughout day and night.

We currently have vacancies for advanced Mechanics to join our team at our workshops in Hamilton Technology Park and Lanark. The successful candidates must be time served mechanics, have 5 years post apprentice experience (NVQ Level 3) or 1 year’s post apprenticeship experience (NVQ Level 4) and hold an IMI / IRTEC Master Technician accreditation. Advanced mechanics must be capable of performing complex diagnostic checks and repairs on a wide range of vehicles and equipment.

Candidates will continue to participate in the IRTE Licencing scheme at Master Technician level and mentor fellow technicians and apprentices. A current full cat B licence is essential and an LGV/PCV licence would be desirable although training may be provided.

These roles will be an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to enhance their existing skills through working on varied fleet as well as benefitting from manufactures product training.

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Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.