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Benefits of working at Hyndburn:
• Generous Leave entitlement with additional days for public holidays and continuous service
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Flexible working practices promoting work/life balance, including Flexi-time, Time Off In Lieu
• Continuous Professional Development, we will provide opportunities to develop within your career path through funded courses and in-house training opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing benefits such as discounted leisure membership, access to physiotherapy and well-being courses
• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme which can support you and household members through difficult patches, including counselling support.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced, LCV/LGV Mechanic, MOT tester to join our hardworking team at the Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The successful applicant will inspect, service and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV), equipment and also be responsible for preparing vehicles to DVSA standards for annual test. An MOT tester’s certificate is essential, as a function of the post will be the testing of vehicles (Private, Council and Taxi) in our class 4/7 test station.

You must be a time served Mechanic holding a minimum City and Guilds, B Tech NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and have a good understanding of light and large vehicle DVSA test regulations, as well as Health & Safety procedures. Experience in welding/fabrication and previous experience working on a wide range of vehicles/equipment would be an advantage.

Applications will be considered from alternative Light Commercial Vehicle background providing they are able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to achieve the post qualifications/ requirements during the interview and will complete them within an agreed time period.

Please Note: this is a Safety Critical Role, which is therefore subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Candidate Pack Mechanic

Closing Date: 12 noon Tuesday 14 April 2026

Company: Hyndburn Borough Council

Salary: £35,412- £37,280 per annum

Location: Accrington, Lancashire

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Sector: Municipal Vehicles

Job Role: Operative

Job Role: Technician