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Position reference: 50141746/ 721327
Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Environment & Transport
Position reference: 50141746/ 721327
Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Environment & Transport
Salary : £30,559 - £33,366
Working Arrangements : Monday to Friday, overtime at weekends possible but not guaranteed.
Hours per week : 37
Contract type: Permanent
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Closing date : 18/07/2025 a t 23:59
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Environment & Transportteam as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
* We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
* Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
* If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
* We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
* There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
* Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About The Post
We have a unique opportunity in Fleet Services, based within the busy vehicle repair workshop at Smithies Lane Depot - this is your chance to be a part of council services delivered within the community.
We are looking for a professional light vehicle technician with a proven track record of providing inspections, maintenance and repairs across a diverse and challenging fleet whilst maintaining the highest possible standards of quality.
Someone who has shown the ability to work to strict deadlines, provide accurate and detailed information whilst upholding the highest possible standards of health and safety.
Being part of a team of technicians tasked with providing the best “£ for £” local authority maintenance function possible and support our Zero 40 Zero Carbon strategy by transitioning the Fleet towards EV.
The chosen candidate will be working on a range of vehicles from cars through to vans, as well as multiple other items of light equipment.
Using your extensive experience as a vehicle technician, you will contribute to providing management information which will help inform decisions and set priorities in what can be a highly challenging environment with conflicting demands.
You will also be expected to offer help and guidance to peers and new recruits, helping to promote the council’s values and beliefs.
We are committed to supporting your continuous Professional Development.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile HIGH.pdf
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Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"
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