Fleet Workshop Reception Engineer

We are seeking to recruit a Reception Engineer to work in the Council’s Fleet Workshop Reception From April 2026.We are looking for a competent individual who can adopt a flexible approach to work in order that priorities and service deadlines may be met .The priority for the Reception Engineer is to undertake all associated reception duties in a customer focused manner to ensure an efficient and cost-effective service is provided, identifying and introducing business improvements.

They will also deputise for the Team Leader in all aspects of their duties in their absence.

At minimum, it is essential that all applicants possess the following:

• Are an apprentice trained motor vehicle mechanic to City & Guilds 380/383 level 2, or NVQ Level 3 or alternatively have undergone other training to a similar standard.
• Hold a current driving licence (LGV class C or C&E would be beneficial but is not an essential requirement).
• Experience in a working in a motor vehicle, maintenance and repair or similar operational environment.

Please see attached job profile for a full list of responsibilities and requirements.

Please note, this position operates in line with a rolling 2 week rota:

Week
1) Monday - Thursday: 06:00- 14:15 pm | Friday: 06:00
-13:30 pm

Week 2 ) Monday - Thursday: 14:00 – 22:15 pm | Friday: 13:00 - 20:30 pm

If you think you might be interested in joining our team and would like some further information about this post, please contact Stewart Wild (Workshop Manager) at  or

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age.

And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

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• Salary £37,897.00 per annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference bradfordmbc/TP/2166/1663
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 25 February, 2026
• Job Category Technical
• Location Shearbridge Depot, Great Horton Road, Bradford, United Kingdom