Heavy Light Goods Vehicle Mechanic

Join Our Dynamic Streetscene Transport Team!

Are you a trained vehicle mechanic looking to join a friendly team who take pride in delivering excellent services to our valued customers?

This is your chance to join our Streetscene Transport Team and work on a diverse fleet of HGVs and LGVs.

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

• Career Growth: Develop your skills across a wide range of vehicles working alongside skilled professionals in our “One Team” environment where everyone’s contribution is valued
• Comprehensive Training: Receive ongoing training and support from our experienced Transport Team.
• Diverse Experience: Gain hands-on experience with various vehicles and operational plant.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Salary based on experience and qualifications plus tool allowance
• Work-Life Balance: Predominantly work from our Eckington facilities, with occasional Saturday shifts that come with extra pay.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to work towards qualifications
• Employee Benefits:
  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to 35 days after five years of service)
  • Discounted access to our four leisure centres
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Vehicle mechanic experience and relevant qualifications.
• Licensing: Minimum Category B and C
• Experience: Maintenance of municipal refuse collection vehicles, street cleansing vehicles, and industrial grounds maintenance plant is a plus, but not required.

Join us and be part of a successful team that values your growth and well-being. For a full list of job details and requirements, please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Apply today and drive your career forward with us! 

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire – Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Applications close midnight, Monday 26th May 2025.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on 01246 231111 or emailing: humanresources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ricky Hadfield Transport Supervisor on (01246) 217275 or ricky.hadfield@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.