Mechanic

New opportunities within the Transport Services Section of Tayside Contracts

Tayside Contracts is seeking to employ mechanics at each of its four workshops within its vehicle maintenance function. These are at Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Blairgowrie Workshop, Perth, Elliot Industrial Estate, Arbroath and Clepington Road, Dundee.

The roles involve the maintenance of a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant for both Tayside Contracts and our external customers.

You will have served a recognised and relevant apprenticeship and hold a relevant City & Guilds 381, parts 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent SVQ qualification.

A current driving licence, Category B, is essential and Category C1, C or C+E is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary*, have some fantastic employee benefits and have opportunities for working overtime at enhanced rates.

Mechanic: £24,772.03 - £27,125.76 per annum (£12.84 - £14.06 per hour)

*Salary placing is dependent on skills and experience. An additional 3% cost of living pay rise is effective on 1 April 2020 which applies to salary and allowances, unless otherwise stated:

• Tool allowance - £15.00 per week (reviewed periodically).
• Night working allowance - £18.83 per night (where applicable).
• Standby Payment - £119.69 per week when on standby (it is a contractual requirement that mechanics participate on a stand-by rota).
• Access to a local government, career average pension scheme which provides life and ill-health cover (17% contribution by Tayside Contracts).
• 32 days annual leave including 5 fixed public holidays rising to 37 days after 5 years’ service.
• Long service days after 10 years (1 day), 20 years (3 days) and 30 years’ service (5 days).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 10% discount in-store at Halfords until April 2020.
• Learning and Career Development Opportunities.

Working Patterns

You will be required to work 37 hours per week working 6 shifts which vary according to the location.

Perth (on rotation) 13668

Early shift 06.00 to 14.00 Mon to Thurs and 06.00 to 13.30 Fri

Late shift 13.30 to 22.00 Mon to Thurs and 12.30 to 17.30 Fri

Arbroath (on rotation) 13667

Early shift 06.00 to 14.00 Mon to Thurs and 06.00 to 13.30 Fri

Late shift 11.30 to 20.00 Mon to Thurs and 11.00 to 16.30 Fri

Dundee (fixed shifts – vacancy on each) 13666

Dayshift 07.30 to 15.30 Mon to Thurs and 07.30 to 15.00 Fri

Nightshift 00.00 Sunday into Monday to 07.30 and 23.30 to 07.30 Fri

Blairgowrie (fixed shifts) 13709

07.30 to 15.30 Mon to Thurs and 07.30 to 15.00 Fri

If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please apply online via our website or call for an application pack.

For an informal discussion, please contact Derek Laing, Fleet Maintenance Manager.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 2019