Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic

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37 hours per week + 10% shift allowance + £29.90 tool allowance per month

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Lister Road Depot, Lister Road, Dudley

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

Job Type:

Fleet waste and recycling

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Communities & Growth

Job Opportunity:
Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic

Salary:
Grade 8 plus tool and shift allowance

This is an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic who is wanting to work as part of a small, dedicated team providing maintenance and repairs to a diverse range of vehicles, plant and equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Councils Operator Licence .

The applicant will be able to demonstrate the right behaviours and values to work as part of a team and be customer focussed and committed to providing a quality service .

A good understanding of MOT regulations would be advantageous as well as Health and Safety procedures.

Activities include
:

• Inspect, service and repair vehicles, plant and equipment using appropriate tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and proper manner
• Conducting fault diagnostic checks on vehicles, plant and equipment
• Preparing and taking vehicles for MOT testing
• To participate in a vehicle breakdown service
• To participate in winter maintenance operations

Interested candidates should possess:

• City and Guilds Qualification in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles or equivalent NVQ at Level 3
• LGV Category C Licence (or willing to be trained and pass within 6 months of employment)

Workplace Attendance Onsite full time

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note:

Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness . The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so .

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications