Mechanic

Mechanic

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 07 May 2025


• Salary: £33,366 to £35,235 per year, pro rata


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 06 June 2025


• Location: Accrington, Lancashire


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Hyndburn Borough Council


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: 2288

Summary

Mechanic (LCV/LGV)
Salary £33,366 - £35,235
Plus Tool Allowance
37 Hours per week
Permanent

Benefits of working at Hyndburn:

• Generous Leave entitlement with additional days for public holidays and continuous service


• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions


• Flexible working practices promoting work/life balance, including Flexi-time, Time Off In Lieu


• Continuous Professional Development, we will provide opportunities to develop within your career path through funded courses and in-house training opportunities.


• Health & wellbeing benefits such as discounted leisure membership, access to physiotherapy and well-being courses


• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme which can support you and household members through difficult patches, including counselling support.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced, LCV/LGV Mechanic, MOT tester to join our hardworking team at the Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The successful applicant will inspect, service and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV), equipment and also be responsible for preparing vehicles to DVSA standards for annual test. An MOT tester's certificate is essential, as a function of the post will be the testing of vehicles (Private, Council and Taxi) in our class 4/7 test station.

You must be a time served Mechanic holding a minimum City and Guilds, B Tech NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and have a good understanding of light and large vehicle DVSA test regulations, as well as Health & Safety procedures. Experience in welding/fabrication and previous experience working on a wide range of vehicles/equipment would be an advantage.

Applications will be considered from alternative Light Commercial Vehicle background providing they are able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to achieve the post qualifications/ requirements during the interview and will complete them within an agreed time period.

Please Note: this is a Safety Critical Role, which is therefore subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Closing Date: Open
Vacancy Ref: 2288

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We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced, LCV/LGV Mechanic, MOT tester to join our hardworking team at the Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The successful applicant will inspect, service and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV), equipment and also be responsible for preparing vehicles to DVSA standards for annual test. An MOT tester's certificate is essential, as a function of the post will be the testing of vehicles (Private, Council and Taxi) in our class 4/7 test station.

You must be a time served Mechanic holding a minimum City and Guilds, B Tech NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and have a good understanding of light and large vehicle DVSA test regulations, as well as Health & Safety procedures. Experience in welding/fabrication and previous experience working on a wide range of vehicles/equipment would be an advantage.

Applications will be considered from alternative Light Commercial Vehicle background providing they are able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to achieve the post qualifications/ requirements during the interview and will complete them within an agreed time period., 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 .

Salary £33,366 - £35,235
Plus Tool Allowance
37 Hours per week
Permanent

Benefits of working at Hyndburn:

Generous Leave entitlement with additional days for public holidays and continuous service
Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
Flexible working practices promoting work/life balance, including Flexi-time, Time Off In Lieu
Continuous Professional Development, we will provide opportunities to develop within your career path through funded courses and in-house training opportunities.
Health & wellbeing benefits such as discounted leisure membership, access to physiotherapy and well-being courses
A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme which can support you and household members through difficult patches, including counselling support.