Garage Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Garage Mechanic to join their team in Rotherham. This full-time position involves performing maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles, including cars, vans, and HGVs. Ideal candidates will be apprentice-trained with a BTEC NVQ Level 3 qualification and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering excellent customer service while ensuring safety and compliance. If you are self-motivated and flexible, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained with BTEC NVQ Level 3 qualification and 2 years of experience.
• Strong attention to detail and effective verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on cars, vans, and HGVs.
• Provide mechanical and basic electrical maintenance and fault-finding services.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Education

BTEC NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Title: Garage Mechanic

We are seeking a full-time mechanic to join our Garage Team, which provides maintenance and repair services for a variety of vehicles and equipment at the Liberty Steel sites in Rotherham, Stocksbridge, and Brinsworth.

The Role of the Garage Mechanic

• Perform maintenance and repairs on cars, vans, and HGVs, including MOT preparation, annual servicing, breakdown fault finding, and repairs.
• Provide vehicle mechanical and basic electrical maintenance and fault-finding services with specific engineering knowledge and skills.

Requirements of the Garage Mechanic

Essential Requirements

• Apprentice-trained, BTEC NVQ Level 3 qualification, with ideally 2 years of vehicle maintenance experience.
• Understanding of safe working procedures and application of safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Self-motivated, flexible, capable of working unsupervised, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and effective verbal communication.
• Valid driving license.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with mobile plant equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, MEWPS, and diesel generators is advantageous but not essential.

Working Pattern

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with alternate weekend work from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, and a midweek day off.