COMM ENT 4647 G1 - Vehicle Workshop Operative (Fleet Services) (608561)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 11:55pm.

 

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process.   If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

 

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Please note that this post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered.
 

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

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work Pattern: Early shift Monday -Thursday 6.00am to 2.00pm and Friday 6.00am to 13.30pm.  Late shift Monday -Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm and Fri 12.30pm to 8.00pm

Salary: £29,612 - £29,979 annual salary
 

Community and Enterprise are currently looking to recruit a Vehicle Workshop Operator to join our Fleet Services Team.

Fleet Services are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Councils 17000 vehicles and plant. As a Workshop operative you will be an integral part of the team. You must require a working knowledge of a fast-paced vehicle workshop environment and can Identify vehicle components.

Desirable - Cat B license and an HGV licence.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Clean vehicles including pressure washing and internal cab cleanliness.
• Carry out cleaning and tidying of workshop / yard and vehicle washing areas.
• Assist Mechanics while working on vehicles.
• Carry out minor vehicle maintenance work under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Move vehicles including taking them for annual inspection.
• Assist with the recovery of roadside breakdowns.
• Collect or return spare parts from suppliers

View the Vehicle Workshop Operative job profile

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 If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.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 twelve 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 Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

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)