Car Mechanic / Technician

Green Metro Cars Reading; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading taxi company's maintenance team in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Car Mechanic/Technician to ensure the safety and performance of vehicles. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, performing repairs, and routine maintenance. Ideal candidates should have experience with fleet vehicles and a strong ability to diagnose mechanical faults. Opportunities for ongoing training are available in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a car mechanic or technician, preferably with fleet vehicles.
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Clear understanding of routine vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections and use diagnostic test equipment to find faults.
• Remove, repair and replace defective parts as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance including servicing of oil and air filters.

Skills

Experience working as a car mechanic or technician

Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical faults

Understanding of routine vehicle maintenance

Experience with diagnostic tools

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Car Mechanic / Technician to join our taxi company’s in-house fleet maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of our vehicles through thorough inspections, diagnostic assessments, repairs and routine maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections and use diagnostic test equipment to find engine and mechanical faults across the taxi fleet.
• Remove, repair and replace defective parts as well as prepare and fit new parts as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance including servicing of oil and air filters, brakes and other vehicle parts and systems.
• Repair and service air conditioning, heating and engine-cooling systems to maintain a comfortable and safe vehicles.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working as a car mechanic or technician, preferably with fleet vehicles.
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Clear understanding of routine vehicle maintenance.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and workshop equipment. Ability to handle use of hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks to meet scheduled maintenance and repair deadlines.

Working Conditions

Full-time position based at company’s fleet maintenance workshop. Hands-on, practical work environment involving vehicle inspections, repairs, and servicing. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. Join our team and contribute to keeping our fleet safe, reliable and roadworthy for thousands of passengers daily.