Mechanic (2 Posts) (Readvertisement)

1 month ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Glasgow Full time

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for 2 Mechanics to join our Fleet Maintenance team on a permanent basis.

NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.

If you’re interested in working within a service that touches on all aspects within the city, please read on.

Position Details

You must be a fully qualified Mechanic who has completed a recognised apprenticeship to C&G, Scotvec, or equivalent standard and hold a current LGC category C driving licence or be willing to gain this within your first 12 months of employment. 

The Mechanic role is responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of the Glasgow City Council fleet of vehicles to DVSA and Health and Safety standards and for the completion of all relevant associated paperwork. You will also attend breakdowns as and when required.

A current knowledge of vehicle systems, including electric vehicles, and the legal requirements with regard to vehicle condition to MOT standard is essential. As are good communication, organisational, diagnostic/report writing skills, the ability to work to tight time schedules, to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Further details regarding what this role entails are noted within the Role Profile for the post, whilst the Person Specification document confirms the key competencies you are required to demonstrate in your application.

Contract Details

Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week

Work Pattern: rotational 2-shift system of Dayshifts (8am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am – 1:30pm Friday) and Backshifts (1pm – 9:30pm Monday to Thursday and 12noon – 5:30pm Friday). Operational hours are subject to review and may change.

Annual Salary: £29,.95 - £33,.88 on an incremental scale

Additional Payments: In addition to the annual salary the role attracts a working context & demand (WCD) payment of £ per annum, and a non-standard work pattern/hours (NSWPH) payment of £2, per annum.

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

Benefits of working with us

Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package. If you’re successful in your job application, you’ll have access to these benefits which include:

26 days ( hours) paid annual leave, rising to 29 days hours after 5 years’ service 5 days (87.5 hours) paid public holidays each year Local government pension scheme Life and Personal Accident Insurance Occupational Sickness Pay Staff Benefit Scheme Glasgow Credit Union

For guidance on completing your application, and to view other benefits on offer for employees of Glasgow City Council, please visit the following link: GCC Job Evaluation

For further information about working for us please refer to our website 



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