Workshop Assistant - Internal Only

Directorate: Street Scene Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 hours weekly Salary: Grade C Location: Oakleigh Depot Closing Date: 15th October 2026 Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process. This position is open to internal candidates employed by LBB. Any applications received from external candidates outside of the above will not be considered and will be automatically rejected. About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do. About the role Transport Services manages the maintenance and repair of the Council’s vehicle fleet/plant/equipment, in accordance with legal regulations, lease company’s and manufactures’ standards and targets. Workshop Assistant role is to support the supervisors and Workshop Manager by assisting in the day to day operations of the Councils fleet maintenance workshop. This is an entry level role supporting qualified technicians in servicing and maintaining the Council’s diverse vehicle fleet. The postholder will help ensure fleet vehicles are safe, roadworthy and available to deliver Council services. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you Transport Services are looking for a candidate to fullfll the Workshop Assistant post, part of the workshop team in Transport Services. You will have - - Standard Secondary /Comprehensive Education (minimum) at least 'GCSE' level standard including English and     Maths or demonstrable relevant experience - Willingness and ability to undertake training as required to meet job criteria -  Recent exposure within a transport logistics environment/ workshop setting or equivalent - Interest in vehicle maintenance or mechanical work - Able to demonstrate a flexible approach in a busy working environment - Knowledge and understanding of Council aims and values and how they impact on the transport role - Demonstrable experience of operating computer/laptop/devices What we offer 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership Excellent training and development opportunities Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Kamaljit Chahal, Workshop Manager (Transport Services) on Kamaljit.Chahal@Barnet.gov.uk System notice: Some dates shown on our online application system (such as “Apply Before”) appear in US date format (MM/DD/YYYY) due to Oracle system settings. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be