Workshop Fitter
- Salary range:£39,152
- Possalaryto£42,839
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Directorate:Place & Economy
- Closing Date:13 October 2026
- Pay Grade:10
- Weekly Hours:42
All about the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Fitter to join our workshop team. In this hands-on role, you will carry out the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment, helping to ensure they remain safe, reliable and available to support essential frontline services.
Working as part of a professional team, you will diagnose faults, complete preventative and reactive maintenance, and undertake repairs to a high standard in line with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements. You will play a key role in maximising fleet availability, minimising downtime and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulations.
As your skills and qualifications develop, you will have the opportunity to undertake MOT testing on Class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles and carry out inspection tests on Private Hire and Hackney Carriage vehicles, ensuring all testing activities meet current DVSA standards and requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and is committed to supporting a safe, compliant and efficient fleet operation.
All about our Team
All about You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs, vehicles and associated equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify the causes of breakdowns and implement effective repair solutions.
- The ability to diagnose and rectify both mechanical and electrical faults.
- Experience completing vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and manufacturer information to support effective repairs.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage workloads proactively and meet deadlines.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to accurately complete job cards, maintenance records and other workshop documentation.
- Level 3 literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing work safely and to a high standard.
- The ability to work flexibly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the diplomacy and professionalism required to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
- A reliable, trustworthy and punctual approach to work.
- The ability to motivate others and contribute positively to team performance.
Ideally, you will have gained at least four years' experience within the motor trade and be working towards, or interested in obtaining, MOT Tester status. Experience supporting or shadowing qualified MOT Testers would be advantageous, along with the successful completion of the training required to obtain a valid MOT licence.
Most importantly, you will be committed to delivering excellent service, maintaining high safety standards and playing an active role in keeping our fleet operating safely, efficiently and reliably.
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
Meet the recruiter
Babs Burton
Recruitment and Retention Officer
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Job benefits
Employee benefits platform
Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme
Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs
Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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