Horticultural Vehicle Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,434 i £38,220 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Are you an experienced mechanic with a passion for working on a wide range of vehicles and equipment?
Do you enjoy problem-solving, working hands-on with machinery, and being part of a team that keeps vital services running?
We’re looking for a skilled and proactive individual to join our Fleet Management Team at Claro Road Depot in Harrogate.
Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or take the next step in your career, this role offers a fantastic opportunity.
Our Service
North Yorkshire Council operates a diverse fleet of approximately 850 vehicles, ranging from refuse trucks and gritters to road sweepers, minibuses, vans, and tippers. Around 200 of these are maintained under a Goods Operator Licence, alongside 105 minibuses operating under Transport Act Permits.
The council also provides maintenance services to NY Highways Ltd and other Brierley Group companies when needed. Four MOT testing stations are in operation, conducting inspections in accordance with Department for Transport (DfT) and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standards. Ensuring the safety of vehicles and equipment remains a top priority, helping safeguard employees, passengers, residents, and road users while meeting all licence and permit commitments.
The Role
As our Mechanic you will:
· Maintain and repair a horticultural fleet including tractors, trailers, mini diggers, ride-on and push mowers, strimmer's, blowers, and hedge cutters.
· Attend breakdowns and carry out roadside/off-site repairs throughout Harrogate.
· Conduct MOT tests (once qualified) using advanced equipment, ensuring all documentation meets official standards.
Weekend working is on an ad hoc basis for this you will receive an additional £30 per day on top of your normal salary.
What you will bring
You’ll bring a strong understanding of health and safety protocols within a workshop environment, alongside expertise in horticultural machine and vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics. Your technical knowledge will be backed by significant hands-on experience and a solid grasp of relevant operating standards.
To be considered, you’ll need one of the following qualifications:
· Level 3 (or equivalent) in Horticultural Maintenance
· City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
· BTEC National Certificate in Vehicle Repair and Technology
· NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
As part of your professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to attend specialist manufacturer training courses. Ideally, you’ll also be willing to pursue an MOT Testing Certificate for Class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles, and complete training for a DVSA-recognised qualification or accreditation- including licences in categories C1, C1+E, C+E, D1, and D.
Success in this role calls for someone who thrives in a fast-paced workshop, is confident using modern diagnostic and electronic systems, and possesses strong basic IT and written communication skills.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
· a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
· salary sacrifice schemes
· employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
· travel loans
· Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact and Apply
For more information, please contact Thomas Donnelly on 01423 556305 or thomas.donnelly@northyorks.gov.uk.
Applying is easy, simply register your details online and upload your CV and submit. Simple!
Key Dates:
Closing date: 20th August 2025
Interview dates: W/C 1st September 2025
Please note we will be interviewing while the advert is live and reserve the right to close should suitable candidates be found.
Basic DBS vetting is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Do you enjoy problem-solving, working hands-on with machinery, and being part of a team that keeps vital services running?
We’re looking for a skilled and proactive individual to join our Fleet Management Team at Claro Road Depot in Harrogate.
Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or take the next step in your career, this role offers a fantastic opportunity.
Our Service
North Yorkshire Council operates a diverse fleet of approximately 850 vehicles, ranging from refuse trucks and gritters to road sweepers, minibuses, vans, and tippers. Around 200 of these are maintained under a Goods Operator Licence, alongside 105 minibuses operating under Transport Act Permits.
The council also provides maintenance services to NY Highways Ltd and other Brierley Group companies when needed. Four MOT testing stations are in operation, conducting inspections in accordance with Department for Transport (DfT) and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standards. Ensuring the safety of vehicles and equipment remains a top priority, helping safeguard employees, passengers, residents, and road users while meeting all licence and permit commitments.
The Role
As our Mechanic you will:
· Maintain and repair a horticultural fleet including tractors, trailers, mini diggers, ride-on and push mowers, strimmer's, blowers, and hedge cutters.
· Attend breakdowns and carry out roadside/off-site repairs throughout Harrogate.
· Conduct MOT tests (once qualified) using advanced equipment, ensuring all documentation meets official standards.
Weekend working is on an ad hoc basis for this you will receive an additional £30 per day on top of your normal salary.
What you will bring
You’ll bring a strong understanding of health and safety protocols within a workshop environment, alongside expertise in horticultural machine and vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics. Your technical knowledge will be backed by significant hands-on experience and a solid grasp of relevant operating standards.
To be considered, you’ll need one of the following qualifications:
· Level 3 (or equivalent) in Horticultural Maintenance
· City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
· BTEC National Certificate in Vehicle Repair and Technology
· NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical & Electrical Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
As part of your professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to attend specialist manufacturer training courses. Ideally, you’ll also be willing to pursue an MOT Testing Certificate for Class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles, and complete training for a DVSA-recognised qualification or accreditation- including licences in categories C1, C1+E, C+E, D1, and D.
Success in this role calls for someone who thrives in a fast-paced workshop, is confident using modern diagnostic and electronic systems, and possesses strong basic IT and written communication skills.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
· a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
· salary sacrifice schemes
· employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
· travel loans
· Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact and Apply
For more information, please contact Thomas Donnelly on 01423 556305 or thomas.donnelly@northyorks.gov.uk.
Applying is easy, simply register your details online and upload your CV and submit. Simple!
Key Dates:
Closing date: 20th August 2025
Interview dates: W/C 1st September 2025
Please note we will be interviewing while the advert is live and reserve the right to close should suitable candidates be found.
Basic DBS vetting is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.