At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Mechanic, working on diverse vehicle maintenance projects.
- Company: Scottish Borders Council, a top employer in the region.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, overtime options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: We promote diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: HNC in vehicle maintenance or NVQ level three in welding required.
The predicted salary is between 17.78 - 19.13 £ per hour.
Grade: 6F
Hourly Rate: £17.78- £19.13
Salary: £34,306.71 - £36,911.25 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
The Scottish Borders Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Fabricator Welder with Mechanical knowledge to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled individuals to join one of the top employers within the Scottish Borders. Working on a large variety of projects, including some vehicle maintenance, you’re sure to be entertained. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
As part of the team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, optional overtime, standby allowance, and a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development. Our Fabrication workshop is well-equipped and well-heated, providing the perfect environment for you to thrive and excel in your career.
We are looking for individuals with integrity, a passion for the industry, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of work. If you are an organized, skilled, and motivated individual with a passion for the industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
The Scottish Borders Council is committed to promoting diversity and equality and welcomes applications from individuals from all backgrounds.
Essential
- HNC in vehicle maintenance or NVQ level three in welding or relevant experience
- A current Category B driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal enquiries may be made to Gary Lothian at Gary.Lothian1@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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