Vacancy Information

Hourly Rate of Pay £15.50 - £18.59

Days and Hours of Work
Monday - Friday, shift pattern utilised covering operational opening times of workshop:
Monday - Wednesday, 07:30-17:30
Thursday, 07:30-16:30
Friday, 07:30-15:00
To start asap.

There will be a 5% shift allowance paid in addition to advertised salary.

Job Details

To repair and maintain all vehicles in the Council Fleet including LGV, PSV, Specialist equipment, Light Goods and Cars. Work to be undertaken primarily in a purpose built workshop at Macmerry Industrial Estate or elsewhere as required. To assist with items of plant when required.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Any of the following or equivalent:
Time served Craft Operative in appropriate trade.
Time served modern apprenticeship.
Relevant City and Guilds Certificate.
SVQ level 3 and passed skills test.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this post.
Current LGV Driving Licence (or willing to achieve within specified timescale).

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.