We currently have a vacancy for a qualified HGV mechanic based at our Brunel Road Depot.

This is an interesting role that involves the maintenance and repair of the Councils varied fleet which ranges from Handheld tools through to HGV's.

The position is for day shift, 07:00 to 16:45, covering  37 hours over 4 days,  Monday to Friday with a rolling day off during the week.

Salary: £35,412.00 - £38,220.00 pro rata per annum

Market rate supplement: £5,000 pro rata per annum (subject to review)

Closing date: 29th November 2026

Interview date: 14th December 2026.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·                a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·                a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role