Vehicle Mechanic / Technician - 3 Posts, Friarton Depot, Perth - PKC13211

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it\’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Vehicle Mechanic / Technician, 3 Posts – PKC13211
£33,261 – £36,508
Friarton Depot, Perth

The overall purpose of the job is to ensure that Perth & Kinross Council\’s fleet of vehicles, plant & mechanical equipment are maintained to a standard that complies with the Road Traffic Act, DVSA & Department for Transport. This includes adherence with and contribution to the development of all health & safety policies, procedures & practices.

We can offer you a range of employee benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance and health & wellbeing initiatives. We can also offer training and development opportunities and invest in our staff and value their contribution.

You will be part of a hardworking, supportive team who have a good sense of humour and we also offer a good working environment.

Successful candidates who have been short listed will be required to attend an interview.

The workshop operates a shift system consisting of an early shift and back shift Monday to Friday 6am until 6pm on a rotational basis, therefore it will be necessary for the successful candidate to participate in these working patterns.

Skills & Experience Required

Relevant mechanical qualifications required are City & Guilds Parts 2 & 3, City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or N/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of certification.

Working in the motor trade as Motor Vehicle Mechanic or Technician and preferably have experience of the repair & maintenance of commercial vehicles, heavy plant and equipment and a working knowledge of hydraulic repairs.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. Holding an LGV C+E licence would be advantageous.

You will have the ability to work within a pressured environment and being able to meet own and team deadlines is vital.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here\’s what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jamie Greenhill on 01738 477136 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.