Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Mechanic

Job Introduction

Join Staffordshire County Council's Fleetcare team and help keep essential public services moving.

Fleetcare manages and maintains a diverse fleet that supports communities across Staffordshire, including road sweepers, gritters, cars, library vans, plant, light commercial vehicles and passenger transport. We also provide maintenance services to a growing range of external public sector and private sector customers.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our professional workshop team. You will carry out a wide variety of servicing, inspections, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance across a diverse fleet of heavy and light vehicles, plant and equipment. No two days are the same, offering the opportunity to broaden your skills and work on a unique range of assets.

If you take pride in delivering high quality workmanship and want to be part of a team that keeps vital council services operating safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Fleetcare?

This is an opportunity to join one of the most diverse and well equipped fleet maintenance operations in the region. Our workshop maintains a wide range of vehicles and equipment, from HGVs, specialist winter maintenance vehicles and construction plant through to vans, cars and other specialist assets that support essential public services across Staffordshire.

Working for Staffordshire County Council means more than just repairing vehicles. Every day, your skills and expertise will help keep vital services running, supporting highways operations, winter gritting, libraries, passenger transport, social care and many other services relied upon by residents and communities across the county.

Main Responsibility

You will be:

• Carrying out major repairs, servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance across a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, including HGVs, cars, vans, specialist municipal vehicles, highways equipment and contractors' plant. This will include fault diagnosis, advanced diagnostic testing and MOT testing to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Preparing vehicles and equipment to the highest standard for annual MOT, plating and statutory inspections, including presenting vehicles at authorised test facilities and resolving any defects identified during the testing process.
• Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicle systems, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components, together with tail lifts, ancillary equipment, air conditioning systems and specialist fleet assets.
• Supporting Staffordshire County Council's Winter Maintenance Service through participation in the Snowflake operation, ensuring gritting vehicles and associated equipment remain available during severe weather events. This includes taking part in the winter maintenance "Stand To" rota and contributing to the delivery of a 24 hour vehicle breakdown and emergency response service for key council operations and customers.
• Maintaining accurate service, inspection and repair records, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with legislative requirements, industry best practice and Fleetcare quality standards.
• Working closely with colleagues and customers to help keep essential frontline services operating safely and efficiently across Staffordshire.

The Ideal Candidate

The minimum criteria that will be used to shortlist for this role will be,

• A recognised Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or an equivalent qualification, together with practical experience gained within a commercial vehicle, fleet or workshop environment.
• A full driving licence with a minimum Category C entitlement. Additional licence categories would be advantageous but are not essential.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, including holding, or being willing to work towards, a Level 3 qualification in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle System Repair as we continue to modernise and diversify our fleet.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands on experience across all aspects of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair, including diagnostics, MOT preparation, fault finding, engine and drivetrain repairs, chassis systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and plant equipment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality workmanship in accordance with manufacturer specifications, DVSA roadworthiness standards, health and safety requirements and agreed service standards.

Other criteria that will be assessed throughout the recruitment process will be:

• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to diagnose faults efficiently and help minimise vehicle downtime for essential frontline services.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and building positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• The flexibility to respond to operational demands, including participation in emergency response, winter maintenance and out of hours breakdown support when required.
• A desire to continually develop your knowledge and skills, embracing new technologies and innovations within the automotive and transport sector.

Interviews, including a practical assessment, will be held during the week commencing 9th November at County Fleetcare, Stafford .

Want to find out more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Henry Charlson, Fleet Operations Manager, on or by email at .

When completing your application, please take particular care with your supporting statement. This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your knowledge, experience and achievements match the requirements of the role and what you can bring to the Fleetcare team.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.

Please note: The minimum essential criteria in the ideal section detailed above will be used if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes.

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