Proactive Personnel are working in partnership with a local authority to recruit a HGV Mechanic to join a local authority based in Nottingham. Working for our client has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. About the Role To provide a high quality, comprehensive and efficient maintenance, inspection, repair and test service, ensuring that the Council has a fully functional fleet for both the internal fleet and external customers, which includes a diverse range of HGVs, specialist vehicles, light vehicles and road going plant including electric and hybrid. All work must be compliant with statutory legislation, the legal requirements of the Council’s Operator’s Licence, taxi licensing legislation, DVSA requirements and internal Council policies and procedures. To work closely with the Workshop Controller to ensure vehicle availability and productivity to meet frontline operational needs of the Councils services. To assist the Workshop Controller to help control fleet maintenance costs within the budgetary requirements. To act as a role model to promote a culture of “Right First Time” within the workshop. To champion our apprenticeship scheme to train new mechanics. About You To maintain, service, inspect, repair and test both Council and external customers’ vehicles, ancillary equipment, plant, and equipment. To maintain, service, inspect and repair electric and other alternative fuelled vehicles. Prepare, present, and accompany HGV vehicles for annual MOT inspections. To carry out periodic safety inspections on all HGV vehicles to DVSA inspection manual standards. To carry out fault diagnosis on complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. To carry out welding, fabrication and body repairs as required. To attend broken down or accident damaged vehicles and effect permanent or running repairs. To ensure that the Council’s OCRS score maintains its “green” status and that a MOT pass rate to support this, is achieved at all times. To prepare and decommission vehicles – fitting and removing a diverse range of ancillary equipment, accessories, and livery. To ensure that all associated records are updated promptly, accurately, and effectively using the fleet management software system. To ensure that all Health and Safety policies, practices and procedures in respect of the workshop environment are adhered to and ensure that all work areas are kept in a safe and clean condition. To attend training courses linked to PDR reviews and service needs. support team members within the department when required, ensuring workshop objectives are met The ideal candidate will have: City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering, or equivalent Qualified to VOSA standards for HGV inspections and tests Possess a full driving licence with category C entitlement Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair and test services for a diverse range of HGVs, light vehicles and road-going plant Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working – to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more