Auto Fitter Mechanic

About the Role

As a Sefton Council Auto Fitter, you will provide the highest quality mechanical support in ensuring the efficient maintenance of the Councils vehicle fleet, ensure compliance and safety as a priority.

Working under the direction of the Workshop Manager your responsibilities will include repair and maintenance of all HGV’s / LGV’s included in the 300+ vehicle.

Based at Hawthorne Road Depot in Bootle you must have a mechanical background with proven experience in a Commercial Workshop Environment. You will hold a MOT Testing qualification for class 4,5 & 7 vehicle category testing, together with Tachograph Calibration experience.

• This should include a full HGV category C licence and a sound knowledge and experience of commercial fleet vehicles, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• You should also be fully aware of the HGV/PCV testing procedures and relevant Health & Safety legislation.
• Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
• The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 27th November 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).
• Provisional interview dates are Week Commencing 7th December 2026.