HGV Technician Mechanic – Structured

Workshop Technician -
G8: £40,444 - 43,149 per annum.

Location:

Environmental Depot, Walsall Council

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent
Overtime Rate: £32.50 per hour

Working Hours:

37 hours per week
Pension:

Excellent (LGPS):
Benefit from a secure, guaranteed-for-life pension scheme with a massive 16.6% average employer contribution.

About the Opportunity:

Looking for a Better Work-Life Balance Without Compromising Your Career?

Are you an experienced HGV Technician or Fleet Mechanic working in a commercial vehicle dealership, independent garage or private fleet operation? Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers competitive pay, structured working hours and long-term job security?

Walsall Council offers the opportunity to put your skills and experience to work in a varied fleet maintenance environment, with an attractive employment package and the benefits of local government employment.

We are seeking a qualified and motivated HGV Technician/Fleet Mechanic to join our dedicated team at the Environmental Depot in Walsall.

You will work on a diverse fleet of specialist municipal vehicles, including refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, gritters and light commercial vehicles. This provides an opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a broad range of vehicle systems while helping to maintain the essential services that keep the borough running.

For technicians considering a move away from the pressures of the private sector, this position offers a structured working pattern, annual salary progression, generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Salary and Benefits:

Walsall Council offers a competitive employment package, including:

• Competitive Salary:
  Starting at £40,444 per annum, with annual incremental pay rises, reaching £43,149 after four years of service.
• Annual Pay Awards:
  Yearly cost-of-living pay increases, subject to applicable council pay agreements.
• Paid Overtime: £32.50 per hour, providing the opportunity to increase your earnings.
• Excellent Pension:
  Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering valuable long-term retirement benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after five years of service.
• Permanent Employment:
  The security of a full-time, permanent position.
• Structured
  
  Working Hours:
  
  A 37-hour working week with established shift patterns and an earlier finish on Fridays.

Working Hours and Shift Pattern:

The position operates on a two-shift system:

• Early Shift: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm.
• Late
  
  Shift: 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm.

Both shifts benefit from an earlier finish on Fridays.

The structured shift pattern provides greater predictability, helping you plan your personal commitments and make the most of your time outside work.

The Role

As an HGV Technician / Fleet Mechanic, you will play an important role in maintaining the safety, reliability and operational availability of the council's diverse vehicle fleet.

Working as part of the fleet maintenance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing, planned maintenance inspections (PMIs) and MOT preparation in accordance with relevant standards.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Undertaking preventative maintenance to ensure vehicles remain safe, reliable and roadworthy.
• Completing repairs efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Maintaining accurate vehicle maintenance records and associated documentation.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant health and safety requirements and applicable vehicle standards.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain the operational effectiveness of the council's fleet.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable technician who takes…