Garage Mechanic

James-Cropper-PLC; Kendal; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development programmes

Pension scheme with matched 6%

Free health cash plan

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

James Cropper in Burneside is seeking a skilled Garage Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and mobile equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and operational readiness. You will diagnose faults, perform planned and reactive maintenance, record asset history in our maintenance systems and collaborate with operators, suppliers and contractors to keep our operations running smoothly.

This is a hands-on, practical role that requires a proactive approach to safety and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Apprentice-trained background in motor vehicle technology.
• Experience maintaining HGVs, trailers, forklifts or mobile plant equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Welding experience using gas or electric welding methods.
• Good understanding of vehicle legislation, environmental requirements and health & safety standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across our fleet and mobile plant.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Record maintenance activities and asset history through our maintenance management systems.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on safety, efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Work closely with operators, suppliers and contractors to keep our operations running smoothly.
• Provide cover for the Garage Chargehand Mechanic when required.

Education

HNC/HND qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

James Cropper global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. We're proud of our heritage, our innovation, and the world-class products we create. Behind every successful operation is a reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment, and that's where you come in.

We're looking for a skilled Garage Mechanic to join our Engineering team in Burneside. If you enjoy diagnosing faults, solving technical challenges, and taking ownership of maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles and mobile equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As our Garage Mechanic, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of mobile equipment, road vehicles, trailers and forklift trucks, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and operational.

You will be responsible for:

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across our fleet and mobile plant.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Record maintenance activities and asset history through our maintenance management systems.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on safety, efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Work closely with operators, suppliers and contractors to keep our operations running smoothly.
• Provide cover for the Garage Chargehand Mechanic when required.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a practical problem-solver with a passion for engineering and vehicle maintenance.

You’ll ideally have:

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Apprentice-trained background in motor vehicle technology.
• Experience maintaining HGVs, trailers, forklifts or mobile plant equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Welding experience using gas or electric welding methods.
• Good understanding of vehicle legislation, environmental requirements and health & safety standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

Additional licences such as Forklift Truck and HGV Class 1 are advantageous.

Why choose Us?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.

The Company

James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.

Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.

We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.