Mechanic (Diesel Fitter)

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Mechanic for our client, a local government organisation based in Gloucester.

The successful post holder will work on one of the most diverse and interesting fleets in the region. No two days are the same - and their technical skill will directly support emergency services and essential operations.

This role is a permanent contract, Full time working hours, and a welcome payment of up to £3,500.00.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections.
• Inspecting, servicing and repairs of specialist fleet equipment.
• Diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment.
• Mobile maintenance, travelling across the county to keep GCC and GFRS vehicles roadworthy.
• Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, and specialist rescue equipment.
• Servicing portable power units, lighting rigs and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Training on equipment used across the GCC/GFRS fleet.
• Supporting equipment readiness for front-line fire appliances.
• Fabrication, engineering, vehicle conversions, and occasional roadside recovery (full training provided to a national standard).
• Collection and delivery of vehicles as required.
• Attending and delivering technical training to the wider team.
• Attending locations to support our on-call and out-of-hour cover.
• You will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, Workshops Manager & GFRS Control when on-call.

Personal Requirements:

• Mechanical experience in a busy heavy or light vehicle and or plant workshop.
• Basic fabrication and welding skills.
• High standard of general engineering ability.
• Experience in computerised diagnostic equipment.
• Experience of mixed fleet of light and heavy vehicles.
• Dealing with specialist or emergency vehicles.
• Managing work independently.
• City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics parts 1 & 2, passes & National Craftsman Certificate or equivalent.
• LGV/Light Mechanic qualification.
• LGV category "C" driving licence.
• GCSE passes in English & Maths.
• IRTEC Qualification.
• Basic or advanced electrics diagnostic and repair qualification.
• Water Pump knowledge.
• Hydraulic knowledge.

Pay: £33,143.00 to 36,363.00 per annum

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.