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Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference. At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.
We’re a new, growing organisation, full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and give back to your local community.
We currently have an opportunity to join our Fleet Maintenance team as a HGV Mechanic.
* Salary offered within the grade will be dependent on experience and qualifications (£34,094.05 - £46,312.43 per annum dependent on experience).
Your role
As an integral part of our Workshop Team, you will inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair vehicles. This includes our Refuse lorries, to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet health and safety and legal requirements. You will attend breakdown callouts (inside normal working hours) and ensure both internal and external customers receive excellent customer service. As an integral role within the business, you keep everything moving.
You will have the benefit of:
* A consistent Monday - Friday work pattern meaning you’ll be working 8 hours a day.
* No night shifts involved and only 3 fixed Saturday shifts each year, we respect your time, value your expertise, and give you the space to enjoy a good work-life balance.
* You’ll work closely with teams across the business but particularly our Waste and Recycling department to keep their vehicles on the road, safe, and well maintained.
* Being part of a supportive, motivated and ambitious team
What you will need:
* An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV Vehicle Maintenance Repair
* City & Guilds Full Technical Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies qualification
* Excellent knowledge of the vehicle maintenance standards required for HGV operation and be IRTEC registered
* To be a hard-working and motivated team player who uses their own initiative, bringing technical expertise to make sound judgements
* A full UK Category B driving licence is an essential requirement of this role and if not already held, then a willingness to undertake a Category C driving licence
We value our staff. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle.
* A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading providers — including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance.
* A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.
* Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
* Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
* Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.
* A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Toby Chapman by calling 01502 443360. Want to find out more? If you would like to visit us for an informal drop-in session to see the workshop facilities, meet the manager, and get a feel for the depot then please give us a call to arrange – we'll fit around your work commitments so can offer a drop-in early morning, evening, or weekend.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 26 October 2025. To apply, submit your CV to HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or drop a CV to one of our depots!
East Suffolk Services Limited, a brand-new company launched on 1st July 2023, is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services across the district. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to look after our employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation.
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