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Benefits of working at Hyndburn:

• Generous Leave entitlement with additional days for public holidays and continuous service
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Flexible working practices promoting work/life balance, including Flexi-time, Time Off In Lieu
• Continuous Professional Development, we will provide opportunities to develop within your career path through funded courses and in-house training opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing benefits such as discounted leisure membership, access to physiotherapy and well-being courses
• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme which can support you and household members through difficult patches, including counselling support.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced, LCV/LGV Mechanic, MOT tester to join our hardworking team at the Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The successful applicant will inspect, service and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV), equipment and also be responsible for preparing vehicles to DVSA standards for annual test. An MOT tester’s certificate is essential, as a function of the post will be the testing of vehicles (Private, Council and Taxi) in our class 4/7 test station.

You must be a time served Mechanic holding a minimum City and Guilds, B Tech NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and have a good understanding of light and large vehicle DVSA test regulations, as well as Health & Safety procedures. Experience in welding/fabrication and previous experience working on a wide range of vehicles/equipment would be an advantage.

Applications will be considered from alternative Light Commercial Vehicle background providing they are able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to achieve the post qualifications/ requirements during the interview and will complete them within an agreed time period.

To apply for this role, please complete an online application via the website below or send in your CV to recruit@hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Please Note: this is a Safety Critical Role, which is therefore subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Candidate Pack – Mechanic

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.