Fleet Technician x 2, Whitehill Service Centre, 503.17

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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, + 14% Shift Allowance, Permanent

Day & Backshift / Night pattern

We’re recruiting two Fleet Technicians to join our expanding workshop team at the new, state‑of‑the‑art Whitehill Service Centre in Bathgate. You’ll work under the general supervision of the Senior Foreperson(s) carrying out repairs and maintenance across a diverse fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Key duties

Carry out general repairs, servicing and maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment.
Maintain and inspect vehicles to manufacturers’ recommendations and DVSA/MOT inspection standards to ensure roadworthiness.

Prepare vehicles (including HGVs) for annual tests.

Attend roadside breakdowns and perform on‑site repairs.

Participate in the standby rota and occasional overtime at peak times.

What we’re looking for

Time‑served HGV Mechanic (City & Guilds / SCOTVEC Level 3 or equivalent).
C+E driving licence preferred (training provided if required).

Knowledge of DVSA/DFT guidance, MOT inspection standards and general roadworthiness requirements.

Strong understanding of Health & Safety in workshop environments.

Proactive problem‑solver with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work wit contractors, customers and colleagues.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + 7 public holidays.

14% shift allowance + standby allowance.

Access to the council pension scheme and employee benefits (discounts at 90+ local and 1000+ nationwide businesses).

Employee Assistance Programme offering health and wellbeing support.