Mechanic LGV - ABC12491
| Company: | Aberdeen City Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,309 - £33,309 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Aberdeen, AB25 3RF |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Purpose:
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Location: Kittybrewster Complex, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
R
oles 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 Carry out Fleet and public
vehicle annual testing (MOT) and conduct Taxi hackney
examinations.
To have the ability to work on their own initiative
and to communicate effectively with Management team and
customers
Please note - Salary Under Review
Weekly rota shift pattern.
Week 1: Monday-Thursday 6am - 2pm, Friday 6am-11:30am
Week 2: Monday-Thursday 14:00pm - 22:00pm Friday 11:30am-17:00pm
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
•
City and Guilds – Motor Vehicle engineering (3905) or equivalent qualification
•
Full UK Driving Licence
•
Preferably Hold a Mot examiner Certification or to be obtained within 12 months
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
AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
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:
armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. 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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