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Job description from Argyll And Bute Council
Job Description
Service: Roads and Infrastructure
\nClosing Date: Friday 25th March 2025
A vacancy has arisen for a mechanic to join our team in working in the Dunoon area for Argyll and Bute.
\nArgyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
\nThe successful candidate will assist the Fleet, Waste & Infrastructure team to deliver an efficient, effective and high quality service to users by supervising the inspection, servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of all plant and vehicles used by the council and for all related activities as required.
\nIt is essential that you have experience of working in a heavy vehicle /plant environment including inspection, servicing and repair of light and heavy commercial vehicles.
\nOur employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
\nWe care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
\nLearn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy
\nArgyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
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To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
\nIf you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is John Blake, Fleet, Waste and Transport Manager Manager, 01546 604546.
\nPlease note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
\nPlease also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
\nWe encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.

Job insights from Breakroom
Vehicle mechanics and technicians
Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles
What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:
- Drive vehicles
- Maintenance of vehicles and tools
- Understand mechanics and engineering
- Responsible for health and safety
- Ability to repair and replace parts needed
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
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What Argyll And Bute Council employees say about their job
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Best thing
Set shift pattern. Good team. Very little stress.
Worst thing
Inequality. No training to progress up the ladder.
Port operative at Argyll And Bute Council, January 2021
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