Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking trade-qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join a dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to work on protected mobility vehicles while fostering a positive team culture. With a focus on safety and quality, you will carry out servicing and repairs, collaborate with various leaders, and mentor future professionals. Opportunities for personal and professional growth abound in this rewarding long-term position. If you have a strong trades background and a passion for mechanical work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts with affiliates

Paid Parental Leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications and strong trades background required.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs on allocated vehicles.
• Collaborate with team leaders and project managers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Mentor upcoming trade professionals.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical issues

Fault finding

Repairing vehicles

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

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OUR BENEFITS

Relocation Assistance available for those relocating.

Access to a world-class workshop with all tooling and PPE provided.

Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).

Modernised Paid Parental Leave.

Opportunities for personal & professional training, development, and internal growth.

OUR TEAM

As part of our VTS business, our PRV team focuses on designing, manufacturing, delivering, and supporting protected mobility vehicles globally. We are proud of our support for the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms and foster a positive team culture centered on our people.

YOUR ROLE:

We are hiring trade-qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our growing trades team. Supported by leaders, driven by a strong team culture, and equipped with all necessary resources, you will enjoy a rewarding and challenging long-term position. Opportunities for further training, ongoing development, and career growth are available beyond your initial trade.

Based at our Edinburgh, SA site on Kaurna Land, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing and repairs on allocated vehicles according to schedules and quality standards.
• Collaborating with team leaders, maintenance planners, project managers, logistics, HSE, and other leaders to meet commitments and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Mentoring upcoming trade professionals to build future team capability.
• Promoting safety and proactively identifying potential risks in a safety-focused culture.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant trade qualifications (Heavy Vehicle or similar) and a strong trades background.
• Experience in diagnosing, fault finding, and repairing mechanical and technical issues with a focus on quality.
• Strong technical knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and ability to follow processes.
• Team-oriented, problem-solving skills, and high attention to detail.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY:

After applying, you will receive an acknowledgment email. Suitable applicants will be guided through the selection process, which includes pre-employment police checks and, depending on the role, medical assessments. A Defence security clearance is required; applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain this clearance. For more information, visit http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/.

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