Fleet Workshop Mechanic — Drive Safety & Reliability

Serco Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Workshop Mechanic in Cardiff to repair, maintain and inspect a fleet of commercial vehicles in our maintenance facilities. The role focuses on ensuring DVSA roadworthiness standards and safe operation through inspections, fault identification and timely repairs.

You will carry out tests, keep accurate documentation, and plan safety inspections in consultation with supervision, with occasional hours outside normal shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Full industry recognised qualifications (City and Guilds / NVQ Level Three in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair).
• Experience of maintaining large fleets.
• Cat C Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented.
• Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary.
• Ensure safety inspections are planned in advance, including statutory obligations.
• Ensure brake tests are completed as required.
• Conduct vehicle test drives after repairs to verify roadworthiness.
• Keep the workshop clean and organised to maintain workplace safety.
• Complete inspection and repair documentation after work is finished.
• Work outside normal hours when operationally required.

Skills

Hydraulic systems experience

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ Level Three in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Serco Limited is seeking a Workshop Mechanic in Cardiff to repair, maintain and inspect a fleet of commercial vehicles in our maintenance facilities. The role focuses on ensuring DVSA roadworthiness standards and safe operation through inspections, fault identification and timely repairs.

You will carry out tests, keep accurate documentation, and plan safety inspections in consultation with supervision, with occasional hours outside normal shifts as required.