Mechanic HGV - ABC13112

Aberdeen City Council
Blairgowrie
2 weeks ago
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Duration: Permanent, Full Time


Roles that require PVG Membership


Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour)


The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.


Job purpose/about the role


The post holder will be responsible for inspection, maintaining and repairs on
vehicles, plant and equipment within Aberdeen City Council Fleet workshops
and depots. To have the ability to work on their own initiative and to
communicate effectively with Management team and customers.


Please note - Salary Under Review


The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

  • City and Guilds Heavy vehicle service and maintenance (9302) or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering
  • Full Current UK Driving Licence
  • Preferably Hold a Category C (HGV) Licence and relevant CPC or to be obtained
The postholder is able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers
About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.


Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.


Flexible Working


We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.


Disability Confident


We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact .


Armed Forces


We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.


Guaranteed Interview Scheme


We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:



  • have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
  • looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
  • are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
  • have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
  • are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.


Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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