8 Agriculture / Fishing / Forestry jobs in Ludlow, Shropshire

At Wyre Forest DC we provide some of the most important front-line services to our residents through our Operational Services Teams based in Kidderminster. Maintenance of our fleet to deliver critical operational functions such as Waste, Parks and Open Spaces and Street Scene are part of the core functions of the garage and are at the very heart of our community., We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified mechanic to join our team of HGV mechanics, you will be qualified and experienced in working on a variety of vehicles within tight timescales, ensuring our operational fleet is out on the road and working to a high and safe standard. This important post will enhance the existing team and offers all of the benefits associated with working for local government.,

• Working hours are 37 per week (any 4&5 day working patterns apply from any 7 days) Special working arrangements for Bank Holidays and Christmas working applies.
• Flexible approach to working hours, able to work outside normal office hours if necessary, including a requirement to be available for evening meetings
• The post holder must hold a current Class C driving licence .
• This job includes duties that may require a substantial amount of physical effort and mobility on a frequent basis
• We provide a tool allowance to our mechanics
• This is a fixed term 12 month contract
• The closing date for applications is 19th June 2025 , but we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC. We've implemented a new system from Monday 4th March which will improve your candidate experience!

We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options. We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:
• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit