• Vacancy ID:
    ID 649
  • Advertising End Date:
    08 Aug 2025
  • All Locations
    Dundee
  • Position
    Transport
  • Advertising Salary
    £31,361.20 - £33,689.24 per annum
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Transport
  • Working Pattern
    Monday to Thursday 07:30am - 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am-3.00pm
  • Working Year
    52 Weeks
  • Hours Per Week:
    37 hours
  • About the Job Role

  • This is a readvertisement , previous applicants need not apply
     
    As a Mechanic at Tayside Contracts, you will maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant for both Tayside Contracts and our external customers. 
     
    You will have served a recognised and relevant apprenticeship and hold a Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF level 7 or equivalent.

    You will have the ability to carry out major repairs and overhauls, maintenance and minor repairs on site, welding work and operate power driven tools.

    You will have the ability to communicate and effectively work as part of a team and have an awareness of health and safety.

    You will have the ability and willingness to participate in a standby rota and to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

    A Category C Driving Licence* or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain is essential and Category C+E is desirable.

    *We will accept applications from individuals who do not have a Cat C, however, as it is an essential requirement for the role, if you are successful, we will arrange and pay for you to obtain Cat C entitlement.  Repayment terms apply should you leave employment within 24 months of obtaining Cat C entitlement.
     
    You will also be paid:
     
    Tool allowance - £15.75 per week
     
    Standby Payment - £149.72 per week when on standby
  • About Tayside Contracts

  • Tayside Contracts is the collaborative operating arm of the three Councils in Tayside (our Constituent Councils): 

    • Angus Council
    • Dundee City Council
    • Perth & Kinross Council 

    We currently employ 2,559 people covering over 3,000 posts, working in more than 420 establishments across Tayside providing essential public services to the 420,000 residents in Tayside on behalf of the three councils.

    Our services include catering, cleaning, roads maintenance, winter and emergency response, vehicle maintenance, quarry materials and a Signshop.

    Our Vision is to be ‘a high performing and expanding shared service: proud of what we do and chosen for how we do it’.

    To support us to reach our vision, and strategic priorities outlined in our Business Plan, we have 4 key values:

    • People
    • Performance
    • Partnership
    • Perception

    Our values are embedded within the culture of Tayside and outline who we need to be; how we need to act and behave, to achieve what we want for Tayside Contracts and our local communities.

    Employee Benefits

    Working with Tayside Contracts has its perks and employees have access to a fantastic range of employee benefits including:

    • 28 days Annual Leave rising to 33 after 5 years service
    • 5 fixed Public Holidays
    • Additional Long Service Leave and Long Service Awards
    • Opportunities for Overtime
    • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (including 15.7% contribution by the employer and Ill Health Retirement Enhancements and Death in Service Benefits)
    • Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) Scheme
    • Lifestyle Savings Discounts - giving you access to a range of discounts across UK major retailers
    • Physical, financial and mental wellbeing support including access to an employee assistance programme
    • Occupational Sick Pay
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Tay Valley Credit Union
    • Corporate Fitness Membership Rate
    • Supported Volunteering Policy
    • Charity/Payroll Giving Scheme
    • Annual Employee Awards
    • Learning, Development and Career Progression Opportunities
    • Flexible Working and Flexible Retirement Policies
    • Family Friendly Policies

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