Workshop Fitter; closing date

£32,061 to £35,412 per year. We are looking to appoint a skilled Workshop Fitter to support our Parks and Cleansing services, helping to keep essential front‑line machinery safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

Based primarily in a well‑equipped workshop, with some mobile fitter duties, you will be responsible for the repair, servicing and maintenance of a wide range of grounds maintenance and cleansing machinery.

The role will require the successful candidate to be able to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a broad range of Grounds Maintenance machinery including ride on compact tractors, pedestrian and ride on mowers and handheld petrol and battery powered kit.

We are seeking an experienced mechanic with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, strong diagnostic skills, and competence in welding and fabrication. You'll be hands‑on, safety‑focused, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and comfortable using digital systems in a workshop environment.
In return, we offer a stable role within a supportive service, contributing directly to a safer, greener and better‑maintained Swansea. Join us and play a key role in keeping our city moving.

Candidates will need to prove the relevant credentials and motor mechanics certification.
A full driving licence is essential.

Please note:

this post is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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