Jobs

You will be based at Morrison Busty   
Salary is £35,235 Trade Rate for the fitters

Fleet Services in Environment are looking for a Workshop Fitter to join their Team.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED? 

• To undertake the repair and maintenance of plant, light and heavy vehicles.
• Listed below are some of the responsibilities this role will be primarily responsible for:
• Undertake the repair and maintenance to various types of vehicles, plant and associated equipment in accordance with the Unit’s stated performance targets and customer requirements.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and specialist tools / equipment. 
• Attend vehicle and plant breakdowns and provide assistance as appropriate.

We encourage you to contact Shaun Tunstall via email at shaun.tunstall@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
 
WHAT WILL I NEED? 

• Qualification in light or heavy goods vehicle maintenance or horticultural machinery maintenance to a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Hold a minimum category B driver licence

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 
 
If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed. 
  
 INTERVIEWS
 
Interviews will be held on 9 February 2026
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us)

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
 
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 
‘We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent’

HOW TO APPLY 
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us)
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27(option 4) or via email RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk
 
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