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HGV Mechanic

On-site in Lancing·Full-time·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

Adur Council

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Our summary

Salary: £38,510 - £43,149 a year
About £2,600 - £2,880 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Lancing
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 17 November
Holiday: 26 days holiday + bank holidays

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Starting from £38,510 to £43,149 per annum

£38510 - £43149

The role

Post No

8016

We are looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic to work within our well equipped, busy transport workshop, maintaining the council’s fleet of vehicles and plant machinery.

The successful applicant must have the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain a wide range of vehicles and plant including refuse and recycling trucks, vans and various types of plant machinery.

You must be qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ standard in vehicle repairs and maintenance.

A category C HGV driving licence with no more than three penalty points is essential for this role.

Practical experience in the Municipal vehicle maintenance, Inc Refuse, Sweepers and LCV’s sector is also desirable but not essential.

How you'll work

Contract: Permanent

TBC

17th November 2026 at 23:55 pm

For more information, please contact Jake Webb Fleet workshop manager- 01273 263149 or 07342068605 or jake.webb@adur-worthing.gov.uk

We look forward to receiving your completed application form!

Equity, inclusion and accessibility

Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
Local Government Pension
Training & development
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee resource groups/networks
Buddy Support Programme

https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/fair-green-and-local/

Attached documents:

HGV Mechanic - Job Description_Person Specification.pdf -

About Adur Council

Industry: Local government

In their own words

Additional information

At Adur & Worthing Councils we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and have the best possible chance of success.

If you have a disability, are a veteran, are a care leaver under 25 at the time of application, or are on The Connect to Work Scheme and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm how you meet this criteria in the “Showing how you meet the person specification and job description” section of the application form.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

Flexible working options

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028):

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

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