Vehicle Fitter

Vehicle Fitter

NS9 £29,439 - £31,099 per annum, pay award pending

37 hours per week, permanent

Are you passionate about repairing and maintaining vehicles?

If so, the Vehicle Fitter could be the role for you!

Working in the Environmental Services Business Unit, you will repair and maintain the Council’s fleet of vehicles and plant machinery as well as carrying out servicing and repairs on private vehicles.

Working as part of a team of mechanics, you will also carry out MOT and Taxi inspections along with attending breakdowns on the roadside.

Complying with health and safety guidelines and ensuring paperwork and vehicle documentation is completed in a correct and accurate manner are essential.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to making the district a cleaner, safer and greener place to live, work and visit.  The Environmental Services Business Unit has this at the heart of its activities and in the role you will play an integral part in supporting the Council to meet the objectives of its Community Plan.

 Key Requirements for this role are:

• A recognised relevant level 3, or above, apprenticeship / qualification or have demonstrable experience within the motor trade
• experience of repairing modern heavy and light commercial vehicles;
• a full driving licence (a category C driving licence would be a distinct advantage but is not essential)
• experience working on the roadside and providing safe roadside assistance
• a VOSA Certificate for the MOT inspection of Class 4 and 7 vehicles would also be an advantage but training could be given to the right candidate.
• the ability and knowledge to diagnose faults on light and heavy goods vehicles
• experience in the use of complex data analysis machines
• computer literate with ability to use email and Microsoft office products
• Highly motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team.

We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave and £10 gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

For more information, please contact Richard Cull – Senior Mechanic on 07816850648. 

A well thought through application addressing the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV. For a copy of the job description and person specification or to submit an application, please email: recruitment@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare  disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. 

Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 22 March 2023

Interview: Week Commencing Monday 27 March 2023