LGV/HGV Motor Vehicle Mechanic

LGV / HGV Motor Mechanic

County Transport – Derby Workshops

Salary range £29,719-£31,691, additionally this post carries a market supplement of £5000 payable in 12 monthly increments and benefits from a market leading package.

Starting salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

We are looking for a highly motivated Light Goods Vehicle/ Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic to join our County Transport team who supports the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of motor vehicles including motor cars, minibuses, light goods vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles, trailers, and engineering plant.

Dependant on experience, there are opportunities to join the winter standby rota from November to April which carries an additional retainer payment and the use of a council vehicle for travel to and from home during rota standby periods (this can be discussed further at in interview).

You will need to be suitably experienced, hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) vocational qualification in Vehicle maintenance and repair operations, and have a valid full Driving Licence with a minimum of category B. If the successful candidate does not hold sufficient HGV experience, then HGV inspection training can be provided. The ideally candidate would hold an HGV category C driving licence and be a qualified DVSA MOT tester in classes 4, 5 and 7. Further training maybe considered for the ideal candidate.

Candidates who are not qualified and experienced should notapply for this role.

We operate a modern fleet of vehicles, that we preventively maintain to a very high standard with an emphasis on ‘Quality’ over ‘Quantity’. The suitable applicant will be Workshop based but may on occasion be required to attend vehicles at the roadside or at our customers depots.

The successful candidate will be issued with a personal tool kit along with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and branded workwear. The Workshop also has its own specialist tools and up to date vehicle diagnostic equipment.

The role will be based at our brand-new bespoke Derby Workshop which is located on the outskirts of the City Centre. The standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, Derbyshire based work and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Generous 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to excellent Local Government Pension Scheme with
• Regular standard working hours Monday to Friday - supporting a great work life balance
• Occupational sick pay scheme – up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years service.
• Commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
• Regular annual pay increments
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling & occupational health
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• And much more.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass a police security NPPV2 vetting check.

To discuss this exciting role further please contact the Fleet Operations Manager – mark.davies2@derbyshire.gov.uk

All applications will be reviewed at the point of submission and an interview will be arranged immediately for suitable candidates.

Provisional Interview Date: Mid January 2026