Fleet and Ground Care Mechanic

Job ref: RO92642                                 

Location: Green Lane depot, Green Lane, Heywood OL10 2DY

Salary: £29,777-£33,024 plus £4,000 market factor supplement

Grade: 6           

Working hours: 37 and participation in shift patterns

Contract type: Permanent                       

Closing date: 20 May 2024

Interview date: tbc

Interview type:  in person

An excellent opportunity has arisen as Rochdale Borough Council are seeking to recruit a technician/mechanic to join the team at our Vehicle and Plant maintenance department. The tasks in this role give a varied, interesting and fulfilling working day.

Main duties are to include vehicle services, maintenance, MOT testing, repair and diagnostic fault finding of a wide range of vehicles and plant that is operated by Rochdale Borough Council. These range from ground care equipment such as mowing and cutting machines through to cars, light vans, minibuses, road sweepers, refuse collection vehicles and dedicated municipal vehicles. Additional accredited manufacturer training will be provided where required and additional support is available from the wider team.

The successful candidate will:

•            Be qualified to NVQ, City and Guilds (or equivalent) level 2 or above,

•            Hold a category C driving licence and have experience of working on large goods vehicles.

•            Hold (or be willing to work towards) Class 4, Class 5 and Class 7 MOT tester certification. If required training to achieve this qualification will be given to the right candidate.

•            Experience of working on hydraulic and electrical systems would be advantageous but training would be given to the right candidate

•            Have the ability to work from their own initiative and have attention to detail

•            Have basic computer skills.

You will be required to participate in a shift system which will be 4 days per week (37 hours), Monday to Wednesday 12:30 – 22:30 and Thursday 12:30 – 21:30. This shift affords a long weekend every week finishing at 21.30 on Thursday and not then returning to work until 12.30 on Monday. Also these hours avoid driving to and from work at peak traffic times.

The ability to work as part of a team and work on your own with limited supervision is essential.

The position affords all the benefits that a Local Authority offers including a very competitive salary, excellent working conditions, public sector pension, discounted gym membership, sickness pay, 26 days holiday per annum, rising to 31 after 5 years continuous service, 8 public bank holidays and continuous professional development and training.

To Apply please upload your CV together with a supporting document that provides evidence of how you meet the person specification criteria of the job role, that is to be assessed via application form.

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