Engineering Craftsperson/Mechanic

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Midlothian Council invite applications to join our vehicle maintenance team based in Bonnyrigg garage. Working on a wide variety of machinery ranging from vans, trucks to specialist plant you will be an adaptable individual who can focus on tasks as an individual but also collaborate on larger tasks.

Experience in an HGV and/or MOT (class 4,5+7) based employment would be advantageous as would ability to undertake IRTEC/LOLER inspections.

Closing Date - Sunday 7th April 2024

Interview Date - TBC

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Engineering Craftsperson/Mechanic

Position Number: FL03

Directorate: Place

Location: Bonnyrigg Garage

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 plus 3 hours contractual overtime

Work Pattern: Monday-Thursday 0730-1600 / Friday 0730-1500

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 39 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,400.36 per annum.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.


Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.