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Contract Type: Permanent. Working Hours: Shift – 07:00‑15:00 then 09:00‑17:00 rotating weeks. Worker Type: Onsite Worker. Salary: Starting Salary £36,363 rising to £39,152 pro‑rata for part‑time. Location: Woolsthorpe Garage, Woolsthorpe Depot, Woolsthorpe Close, Nottingham, NG8 3JD or NEVS at Eastcroft Depot, NG2 3AH.
About the Role
The Fleet Services team are looking for a qualified and experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic to join the workshop team based at both Woolsthorpe and Eastcroft Depot. The workshop provides a light vehicle repair and maintenance service for both the Councils internal fleet and a range of external customers including taxi testing. The successful candidate will work as part of the team to deliver an extensive programme of vehicle maintenance, repair, inspection and examination, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, the legal requirements of the Councils Operators Licence, DVSA requirements and internal Council policies and procedures. The role is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking local authority continually looking to expand its commercial fleet business. The Nottingham Electric Vehicle Services centre (NEVS) now open at Eastcroft Depot provides comprehensive electric vehicle servicing and repair facility for the Councils ever‑growing internal electric fleet, private customers and partner organisations. This role also presents a great career opportunity to become a part of this innovative project and add to your training portfolio.
Qualifications
* City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair principles, or equivalent
* MOT Tester
* Full driving licence with Category B entitlement
* Experience of working with all aspects of light vehicle maintenance and repair
* Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines
Benefits
* 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!
Contact
For informal enquiries please contact Wayne Burton, Fleet Manager, by telephone on 07890387708 or by email at wayne.burton@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
Closing Date
31st December 2025. Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nottingham City Council is a fair and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We are particularly keen for candidates from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled groups, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce.
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