Overview
HGV Technician - Communities - Fleet
Bridgend County Borough Council works in collaboration with South Wales Police to maintain its Fleet of up to 350 vehicles across the County of Bridgend. Do you have the passion to be part of our dynamic team and support our Colleagues serving our communities?
Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair a fleet of up to 350 vehicles across Bridgend County Borough Council in collaboration with South Wales Police.
* Work in a busy workshop located in the Bridgend area with access to state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment; PPE and tools/equipment are provided on starting.
* Operate in a workshop environment with familiarity of workshop tools and equipment.
* Participate in continual training to support the council\s Zero Carbon vision for 2027.
Qualifications
* Qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician with a minimum of NVQ Level 3.
* A valid driving licence (Category C) is required.
* Vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.
* Health Surveillance assessment through the Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post.
* Good understanding of a workshop environment and familiarity with workshop tools and equipment.
Working hours and benefits
Hours: 07:00 – 17:00. No weekend working unless paid as overtime when demands prevail. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a 4-day "family friendly" working week every five weeks, bank holidays, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The role also offers family-friendly policies, training and development opportunities, and additional concession schemes supporting wellbeing.
Other information
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is required for this post (Category C).
A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 15 October 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/C 20 October 2025
Interview Date: W/c 10 November 2025
Please contact Denzil Calford 01656 655555 Ext 67249 for further information.
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