Heavy Goods & Motor Vehicle/Plant Mechanic (Fitter) Night Shift in Bradford

Position

1 x Night Shifts – 38 hours per week – Salary: £44,525.00 – Shift Pattern: 22:00 – 06:15 (Mon – Thurs), then 18:30 on Friday – 02:00 on Saturday – All posts are based in the Fleet Workshop at Shearbridge Depot, Bradford, BD7 1PU.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the maintenance and repair of a range of vehicles, machines and plant equipment to the required quality standards in an efficient, safe, and cost‑effective manner.
• Work within the depot/workshop and undertake site and roadside repairs within the BMDC area in all weathers.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Provide excellent customer service, acting with courtesy and professionalism at all times.
• Respond flexibly to changing priorities and service deadlines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Apprentice trained motor vehicle mechanic to City & Guilds 380/383 Level 2, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training.
• Holding a current LGV Class C or C & E driving licence, or willing to work towards it.
• Literate and numerate to a level that enables the duties listed above.
• Physically fit to perform walking, kneeling, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying.
• Reliable, cooperative, flexible and able to react to fast‑changing circumstances.
• Well‑developed customer service skills.

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re‑assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief, nationality or age. As an equal opportunity employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about diverse communities and provides added benefits and resources to its members.