We are recruiting an HGV Motor Vehicle Technician to the Fleet services team here at East Lindsey District Council. The role will be based at Warwick Road Depot in Louth. The post is permanent full time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, however, some flexibility of working hours will be required due to early morning starts and call-out requirements. Responsible to the Fleet Project Manager and working under the supervision of the Workshop Supervisor; in the maintenance, service and repair of vehicle, plant, equipment, agricultural or horticultural machines, all in support of the Council’s Transport and Vehicle Maintenance Service. You must have a Motor Vehicle Mechanic qualification NVQ 3 and hold a full valid Class C driving licence. You will be required to work in a team which provides a range of services to a range of departments across the Council. You should have a good understanding and working knowledge of the following disciplines:- Routine service maintenance Diagnosis and repair. Hydraulic systems. Electrical circuits. Fabrication works. Welding gas/electric/mig. HGV Inspection Manual. Light vehicle (MOT) Inspection For an informal discussion please contact Justin Coupland Fleet Project Manager Justin.Coupland@e-lindsey.gov.uk. 07385410608 BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life Generous annual leave scheme option to buy more Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts Cycle to work scheme* Flu Jabs Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users Flexible Working Policy Agile Working Policy* Car Mileage reimbursement* Long service recognition Excellent career progression and training opportunities *Certain restrictions may apply We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty. ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work. The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .