Job Details

HGV Mechanic

Nottingham City Council – Fleet Services

Working Hours: Monday–Friday
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: Immediate start available

About the Role

Nottingham City Council is looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join its Fleet Services team. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, inspecting and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, roadworthy and operational.

The fleet includes HGVs, light commercial vehicles, specialist municipal vehicles, road-going plant and electric/hybrid vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, inspect and repair HGVs and light commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Prepare HGVs for annual MOT inspections and carry out DVSA-standard safety inspections.
• Undertake welding, fabrication and body repairs where required.
• Attend vehicle breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles to carry out necessary repairs.
• Maintain and repair electric and hybrid vehicles, with training available where required.
• Prepare and decommission vehicles, including fitting and removing equipment and accessories.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance and inspection records.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant DVSA regulations, health and safety requirements and Council procedures.

Essential Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• DVSA qualification for HGV inspections and testing.
• Practical experience servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and 12/24v electrical systems.
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on municipal or local authority vehicles.
• Experience with electric and hybrid vehicles (or willingness to undertake training).
• Welding, fabrication and body repair experience.

Additional Information

• Monday–Friday working pattern.
• Immediate start available.
• No weekend working required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a busy local authority Fleet Services team and support the maintenance and availability of essential Council vehicles.