Job Category: Operations & Sustainability
Starting from £38,510 to £43,149 per annum
Grade 6
Hours
37 hours per week
Place of work
11th October 2026 at 23:55 pm
Interview date
TBC
We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to work within our well equipped, busy transport workshop, maintaining the council’s fleet of vehicles and plant machinery.
The successful applicant must have the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain a wide range of vehicles and plant including refuse and recycling trucks, vans and various types of plant machinery.
You must be qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ standard in vehicle repairs and maintenance.
A category C HGV driving licence with no more than three penalty points is essential for this role.
Practical experience in the Municipal vehicle maintenance, Inc Refuse, Sweepers and LCV’s sector is also desirable but not essential.
At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:
- Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee resource groups/networks
- Buddy Support Programme
- Flexible working options
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.
Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028):
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HGV Mechanic in Lancing employer: Adur & Worthing Councils
Adur & Worthing Councils is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and growth. With the opportunity to train towards a Level 2 AAT qualification while working in a hybrid environment at the historic Worthing Town Hall, employees benefit from a balanced work-life dynamic and the chance to gain hands-on experience in finance and budgeting.
