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Agricultural Mechanic / HGV Maintenance Engineer

Atkinson VOS

Lancaster

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established independent dealer is seeking an experienced Agricultural Mechanic to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the chance to work on a variety of tasks, from routine maintenance to performance upgrades and full restorations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. With excellent working conditions in a modern workshop and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow within a thriving company. If you have the skills and passion for heavy machinery, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Increased holidays with length of service
Generous company pension scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience with heavy machinery and tools is essential.
  • Engineering qualifications are a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and specialist conversions on vehicles.
  • Diagnose problems and efficiently complete repairs to a high standard.

Skills

Experience of Unimogs/tractors/HGVs
Good all-round mechanical skills
Ability to work under supervision and on own initiative
Keen eye for detail
Strong, fit, and healthy

Education

Engineering experience or qualifications

Tools

Welding/bodywork/fabrication tools

Job description

Job Title: Agricultural Mechanic

Location: Bentham, Lancashire

Salary: 14.00 - 19.00 per hour depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Due to expansion and a high level of work, we are looking for an experienced HGV/Agricultural Mechanic to join our busy team. As we are so busy, you must have the ability to hit the ground running.

No two jobs are the same, so our work is interesting and varied; from routine maintenance to specialist conversions, performance upgrades, and full restorations giving you the opportunity to develop new and refine existing skills.

Atkinson Vos is an established independent dealer selling refurbished second-hand Mercedes Benz Unimogs and new and used spare parts, as well as our own range of specially developed Unimog accessories.

Our team enjoys excellent working conditions in our modern, fully equipped workshop.

Key Requirements:
  • Experience of Unimogs/tractors/HGVs.
  • Good all-round mechanical skills.
  • Ability to work under supervision and on own initiative.
  • Keen eye for detail spotting problems and diagnosing work and parts needed based on symptoms.
  • Working quickly and efficiently to get work done thoroughly & to a high standard, but on time.
  • Strong, fit, and healthy - we work with heavy machinery and tools on a daily basis.
  • Engineering experience or qualifications are an advantage.
  • Welding/bodywork/fabrication skills are an advantage.
Further Information and Benefits:
  • The position is full time 8.30-17.00 Monday - Friday and is based in Bentham, LA2 7LW.
  • Increased holidays with length of service.
  • Generous company pension scheme.
  • The position is permanent with a three-month probationary period.
  • Hourly rate dependent on experience - 14.00 - 19.00 per hour.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop within the company as we grow. If you closely match the description above, please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

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