Description Salary: £32,076 - £33,945 (plus applicable plussages for standby and call outs) Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Thursday 7 November 2024 Highways and Transport - Driving the future The purpose of the Fleet workshop team is to provide maintenance and compliance across a wide range of operational mechanical equipment. As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will carry out all types of mechanical work, including servicing tasks and associated mechanical repair work on all fleet vehicles as well as taxi inspections. You will also complete other work in connection with MOT testing, safety inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul of trailers and associated equipment, security systems and mechanical aids. Your responsibility is to ensure the Council’s fleet of vehicles and plant/machinery are kept roadworthy and serviceable. The fleet includes minibuses, MPV’s, mobile library vehicles, refuse trucks, 4x4’s and numerous types of HGV trucks and vans. You will also be part of our out-of-hours emergency roadside assistance and recovery callout to provide back-up in emergency situations. We are looking for a candidate with a C category driving license and experience in HGV vehicle mechanics of a variety of different vehicles, who has fantastic communication skills and ability to make autonomous decisions. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Sarah Holloway, Fleet Services Manager, at sarah.hollowaywiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225770501. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you