Job Description

We're Hiring: 4 x HGV Mechanics - Nottingham City Council

Salary: 36,363 - 39,152 per year (with guaranteed annual pay awards and progression)
Equivalent to 18.89 - 20.34 per hour
Plus 980 tool allowance (81.66 paid monthly)
37 hours per week plus overtime at time-and-a-half - 28.33 - 30.51 per hour
Monday to Friday only - no weekends (overtime available at weekends)
34 days holiday (including bank holidays) - rising to 41 after 5 years
Secure Local Government pension contribution per year (6,727 - 7,234)
Location: Nottingham City Centre

Total remuneration package including pension contribution and tool allowance: 44,070 - 47,366, with the option of additional overtime if wanted.

Why Join Us?

At Nottingham City Council, your skills will directly help keep our city moving. While private sector salaries can appear higher, we offer benefits that truly set us apart:

Monday to Friday only - enjoy evenings and weekends off Plenty of overtime - at highly competitive rates Monthly tool allowance - to cover your tool kit Excellent pension - one of the best in the UK Generous leave entitlement - more than most private garages Varied fleet - from HGVs to electric and specialist vehicles Central Nottingham location - convenient and accessible

About the Role

As part of our Fleet Services team, you will maintain, repair, and inspect a wide range of vehicles, including:

HGVs Light commercials Municipal vehicles Electric/hybrid models
Your work will ensure our city's essential services operate safely and reliably.

Day-to-day, you will:

Service and repair HGVs and other Council vehicles Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults Prepare vehicles for MOT and safety checks Carry out welding, fabrication, and body repairs Respond to breakdowns and accident-damaged vehicles Maintain accurate records and high workshop standards

Guaranteed Interview - Minimum Criteria

We are looking for candidates with:

Level 3 City & Guilds in Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering (or equivalent) Full UK Driving Licence with Category C entitlement (Essential) DVSA inspection and testing qualification IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid vehicles (or willingness to train) Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and 12/24v systems
(Experience with municipal or electric vehicles is desirable but not essential.)

If you don't reach all minimum criteria but have experience as an HGV Mechanic, we still encourage you to apply.

Apply Now

If you're safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to be part of a supportive team with a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Friday 21st September 2025

Join our Fleet Services team and help keep Nottingham moving.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,363.00-39,152.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person