Job Description
Are you a skilled and motivated individual with experience in vehicle and plant repair? Do you thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment and want to make a real difference in the maintenance of our fleet? If so, we want you to join our Fleet Services team at Cambridge City Council.
About The Role
As a Skilled Vehicle & Plant Fitter, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of our frontline fleet—particularly our HGVs and refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). These vehicles are at the heart of our essential services, and your work will directly support our waste and recycling, streets, and environmental teams.
Working across our Waterbeach and Cowley Road sites, you'll inspect, service, and repair a wide range of heavy goods vehicles and specialist municipal equipment, including bin lorries, sweepers, and other frontline HGVs. While your focus will be on HGVs and refuse vehicles, you’ll also support work on plant machinery and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing and repairing faults on HGVs and RCVs, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Carrying out routine maintenance and safety inspections to DVSA standards
- Assisting with MOT preparation and brake testing
- Welding and fabrication work as needed
- Recording all work accurately and helping maintain compliance records
- Supporting the development of apprentices and contributing to a collaborative workshop team
This role would suit a hands-on, experienced HGV mechanic who takes pride in high standards of workmanship and keeping vital fleet services moving.
About You
You’ll have proven experience working on HGVs and ideally refuse vehicles, with strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently. A relevant qualification in vehicle maintenance (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) is essential, and holding a Category C (Class 2) HGV licence would be a distinct advantage, or a willingness to work towards it.
You’ll also bring:
- A positive, team-focused approach
- A commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
- Good communication and time management skills
- Flexibility to work across sites and adapt to workshop priorities
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in servicing and repairing LCVs, HGVs, and plant equipment, including ground care machinery.
- Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment for fault finding and repairs.
- Ability to fabricate and weld using MIG, Arc, or Gas.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A collaborative and customer-focused mindset, with excellent communication skills.
Qualifications Required:
- City & Guilds Level 2 (minimum) in Motor Vehicle Repair & Maintenance or equivalent.
- Skilled Status through a time-served apprenticeship (minimum three years).
- A full UK driving license (Category B).
Desirable:
- MOT tester qualifications (Class IV, V, and VII).
- Category C or C+E driving license.
Additional Information
- This role requires working across our Waterbeach and Cowley Road sites, with occasional roadside repair work.
- Commitment to ongoing training in line with DVSA and Health & Safety requirements.
- This post may be subject to a DBS check as required for the role of MOT testing.
Why Join Us?
We are a professional and supportive team, committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through ongoing training. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you will be joining a team that values each member's contribution and works collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can apply your expertise and continue learning, we invite you to apply and become part of our team.
What we can offer:
- Family friendly policies
- Agile and Flexible working
- Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
- Annual leave purchasing scheme
- Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
- A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
- Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and well-being programme
- Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role
- Subsidy for public transport
- Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
- Staff reward and recognition framework
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Monday to Wednesday 08:00 to 21:00 and 08:00 to 22:00
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,124 - £40,476 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.
Location: Waterbeach Garage and Cowley Road Garage
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours or Equality & Diversity in Recruitment
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Kieran Abraham on 01223 458 264 or email
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