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. We are looking for a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 to join our collaborative team based in our busy workshop located in the Bridgend area.
Work hours: 37 hours per week, 07:00 – 17:00. No weekend working unless paid as overtime when demands prevail.
Responsibilities
* Maintain Bridgend County Borough Council’s Fleet of up to 350 vehicles across the County.
* Operate in a busy workshop environment with tools, equipment, and PPE supplied on starting date.
* Utilise state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to repair all aspects of vehicles and Council Equipment.
* Engage in continual training to support the Council’s Zero Carbon vision for 2027.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician with a minimum of NVQ Level 3.
* A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post (Category C).
* A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.
* A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
Bridgend County Borough Council benefits from 25 days annual leave, plus a 4-day "family friendly" working week allowing a long weekend every 5 weeks, bank holidays, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Council offers family-friendly policies for work-life balance, training and development opportunities, and schemes providing concessions on purchases to contribute to the "Feel Good Factor".
Additional Information
Please contact Denzil Calford at 01656 655555 Ext 67249 for further information.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Closing Date: 15 October 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/C 20 October 2025
Interview Date: W/c 10 November 2025
About the Role
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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