Fleet Workshop Mechanic

2 weeks ago

BarrowInFurness, United Kingdom Westmorland & Furness Council Full time

Job profile
- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00000017810

**Date posted**

28/01/2025

**Application closing date**

02/03/2025

**Location**

BARROW IN FURNESS

**Salary**

£37,035 - £37,938

**Package**

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Attachments**

**Fleet Workshop Mechanic - WMF1865e**:
**Job description**

**Westmorland and Furness Council**

**Fleet Workshop Mechanic - WMF1865e**

**Salary: £37,035 - £37,938**

**Hours: 37**

**Location: Barrow In Furness**

**Contract: Permanent**
- The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role._

**About**this opportunity**
- We are looking for qualified level 3 Vehicle Mechanic’s with a passion for vehicle maintenance and a keen interest to develop their skills, in this role you will work as part of a high performing team of front-line Workshop staff, providing vehicle and plant maintenance to all services in Westmorland and Furness Council. This includes but is not limited to, Waste Services, Street Cleansing, Highways, Green Spaces, the in-house Transport team (CTOT) and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
Our workshops operate MOT testing facilities which cater for owned Fleet, Hired Fleet and external customer vehicles.
You will support this delivery by undertaking the required training and provide an exceptional service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work and develop your skills across a range of modern, specialist vehicles incorporating the latest developments in vehicle technology. You will carry out servicing and inspection work to a large range of vehicles, enabling all the above services to continue to provide vital services to the people of Westmorland and Furness, this is a highly valued and varied role which gives real opportunity for career growth. All posts are salaried on a 37-hour week, however due however overtime is readily available plus we offer additional subsidies for standby duties.
For further details about this fantastic opportunity or to arrange a workshop visit please contact
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**This role requires a Basic DBS check.**

**What can we offer you**
- Excellent training and development
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay

**Application and Interview information**
- Closing date: 2nd March 2025
Interview date: w/c 17th March 2025
- If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

**Safer Recruitment**
- At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

**Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**
- As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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