Mechanic

We are seeking to appoint an experienced HGV mechanic to undertake maintenance, servicing and repairs to the municipal fleet based at the council's depot in Merlin Way, Ilkeston. The main requirements of the role are:

• Carrying out MOT preparation, servicing, maintenance, and repairs to HGV vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers and light to medium sized commercial vehicles.
• Diagnosing vehicle defects in the workshop and carry out repairs in a timely manner.
• Attending vehicle breakdowns and where possible rectify defects at the roadside.
• At times you may be called upon to undertake repairs, maintenance and servicing to agricultural vehicles, plant and equipment including mowers. In this instance, full training will be given., A clean driving licence including HGV Category C is desirable in order to road test the vehicles, however, a Category C1 is acceptable, and we will provide support to attain Category C.
You'll be required to participate in an out of hours' standby service, on a rota basis, when the fleet is operational outside normal working hours and at weekends. An additional stand-by allowance is payable when on-call.

We are looking for candidates with an enthusiastic attitude and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Erewash is a forward-looking borough in a wonderfully rich and diverse community named after the river which flows through its landscape. Most importantly, it is a borough with ambition and the vision to build on its history and its successes. The borough of Erewash has excellent transport links including easy access via road and rail to cities throughout the midlands.

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits of working for us include:
• Generous annual leave package - 29 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after 5 years' completed service plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Opportunities for training, learning and development.
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Free workplace parking.