Job Advertisement: Vehicle Mechanic

In Ljungby municipality, we shape the future together towards 35,000 inhabitants. We who work here are open, forward-thinking, and we want to make a difference. Through engagement and collaboration, we create a municipality where people and businesses can grow and develop. Every employee makes a difference for those who live and work here. Do you want to join us?

We are a municipality that focuses on safety and well-being. Through the initiative "A municipality free from violence," we actively work to prevent and counteract violence in society – for a safer future for all. At the same time, we prioritize a good business climate and see service and responsiveness as crucial factors for sustainable development.

Our latest employee survey shows that 95% of our employees find their work meaningful, 82% feel they are developing, and 83% would recommend us as an employer. Additionally, 96% believe that their manager trusts their work. Trust-based governance and leadership are the foundation of our organization – and a key to our success together.

Read more about us as an employer at www.ljungby.se/jobb (http://www.ljungby.se/jobb).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work in one of the municipality's two vehicle workshops or you may also work in our operations and maintenance department. In our heavy workshop, the work mainly consists of maintenance and repairs of the Technical Administration's vehicles and equipment. This can include everything from trucks, wheel loaders, graders, excavators to ground vibrators and various types of pumps.

In our light workshop, the work mainly consists of maintenance and repairs of other departments' cars and light trucks. We perform the most common tasks in a passenger car workshop as well as washing and cleaning of cars according to a set schedule. We also work on installing work lights, flashing lights, and fitting interiors in work vehicles.

In our operations and maintenance department, we work on operating and maintaining our roads, road areas, and bicycle paths. We apply job rotation between our workshops. Therefore, you will be part of both workshops according to a set schedule. We always help each other between the workshops and departments, so quick responses are part of everyday life. We ensure that the municipality runs smoothly and addresses issues that arise with our vehicles as quickly as possible. Other types of work, such as construction and storage work, also occur.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is meticulous and responsible, has a strong technical interest, and a background as a mechanic is an advantage. We work with service to the departments and companies within Ljungby municipality, so being customer-friendly and maintaining a high level of service is essential. You must be able to handle multiple tasks as our work is very varied, and one day is rarely like another. Therefore, you must be flexible, creative, accustomed to prioritizing, and solution-oriented. You have good collaboration skills and are used to working independently as well as in a team. We work with certain software programs such as Fristad consultant's workshop program, so some computer skills are necessary. We also write service reports, search in repair manuals, and look for information online. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. A driver's license with at least a B category is required. Additional qualifications are advantageous. Full-time with scheduled on-call work.

OTHER

You apply for the position via Public Jobs. Grades and certificates do not need to be attached to the application but should be brought to a possible interview.

For us, work-life balance is important! We want our employees to be able to combine work with family and leisure, which is why we apply flexible working hours in the areas where it allows. We have the possibility of vacation exchange, subsidized annual passes with Länstrafiken, wellness grants, and much more. As an employee, you have free membership in the staff club, which provides opportunities for free training and swimming at nearby training facilities and adventure pools, as well as the chance to participate in other activities.

Ljungby municipality offers relocation services. This means a number of services designed to make it easier to change living environments and move to our municipality. Email inflyttarservice@ljungby.se (mailto:inflyttarservice@ljungby.se) if you want to know more about what we can assist you with in connection with a move to Ljungby municipality.

In Ljungby municipality, we apply smoke-free working hours.

The municipality takes responsibility for the entire recruitment process and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.