Motor Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

2 weeks ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Bolton Council Full time

Motor Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Fleet Management Team

37 hours

Shift Pattern 07.00 am to 3.30 pm & 08.30 am to 5.00pm

Grade G Scp 23 £32,076 to Scp 27 £35,745 plus Tool Allowance of £34.21 per month

Permanent Contract

Essential Requirements – current valid driving licence, Qualification Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification (Light or Heavy Goods Vehicles)

The Role:

Bolton Council is looking to recruit two skilled technicians/ mechanics to join our Fleet Management team.

Working in our modern workshop, duties include maintaining the Council’s varied fleet of vehicles including vans, tippers, welfare buses, gulley wagons, gritters and refuse vehicles.

The successful candidate will work the following 2 shift patterns on a rotational basis:

·Day Shift 1 – 7am – 3.30pm (Monday to Thursday) & 7am – 3pm (Friday)

·Day Shift 2 – 8.30am – 5pm (Monday to Thursday) & 8.30am – 4.30pm (Friday)

Post holders will benefit from a tool allowance and laundry service, in addition to a competitive salary. Regular overtime is also available at weekends and bank holidays.

The position affords all benefits that a Local Authority offers including:

·25 days annual leave per annum rising to 28 days after 5 years continuous service plus bank holidays.

·A generous public sector pension scheme

·Excellent working conditions

·Access to an extensive range of retail and entertainment discounts

·Assess to salary sacrifice schemes, including gym, car purchase, parking and retail.

·Continuous professional development and training progression and development opportunities

About You:

Successful applicants will hold a Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification (Light or Heavy Goods Vehicles) and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a motor vehicle technician or mechanic. You must have a comprehensive toolbox and a valid driving licence; possession of a category C (LGV) & D1 (minibus) licence would be an advantage, but not essential.

You should take pride in your work and have the ability to work efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

You should enjoy working as part of a team, but also be able to use your own initiative and work with minimal supervision. You should have good written and verbal communication skills and a proactive attitude towards Health & Safety.

About Us:

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.



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