Workshop Mechanic - ERN06472

We have an exciting permanent opportunity to join our small but dedicated team in a crucial role within our workshop operation supporting front line council services by providing the highest level of vehicle repair and maintenance standards, ensuring vehicle availability is maximised and downtime is minimised.

We need someone who is a fully qualified Mechanic with strong experience working on all types of vehicles including cars, LCV’s, HGV’s and various types of plant.

Ideally the successful post holder will also have advanced diagnostics ability with experience using modern diagnostic tooling. Additional EV qualifications is desirable but not essential.

Please note fitness to drive is an essential requirement of the role and if you are made a conditional offer of employment you will be required to take a form to your GP to verify your fitness to drive group 2 (category C/D) vehicles. You will be liable to pay any fees charged by your GP for completing the form.

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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