HGV Fleet Mechanic / Fitter

BEAR Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road maintenance service provider in Scotland seeks an HGV Fleet Mechanic/Fitter based in Fort William. You will be responsible for repairing and maintaining HGVs and associated equipment, conducting inspections of new vehicles, and adhering to health and safety standards. Candidates should have a mechanical/electrical engineering qualification and good attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary and generous holiday balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• HGV licence preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of Health and Safety at work.
• Ability to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all HGVs, equipment, and plant as required.
• Carry out inspections of new vehicles prior to issuing.
• Record work carried out and ensure good housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of highway maintenance and winter maintenance vehicles

Strong attention to detail

Experience of power tools and hand tools

Able to service, diagnose and repair various types of vehicles

Team player

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

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Client:

BEAR Scotland

Location:

Fort William, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

HGV Fleet Mechanic / Fitter

Location: Oban or Fort William

Category: Fleet

Full Time / Permanent, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, on site

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

The Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.

We have a vacancy in our Fleet team for a Mobile Fitter, to be based in either Oban or Fort William, reporting to the Fleet Manager. This is a full-time role with a Standby Rota and Overtime available.

Role includes:

• Repair and maintain all HGVs, equipment and plant as required
• Safe use of variety of tools, including hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment
• Repair and replace damage or worn parts of vehicle panelling, lights or machinery
• Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary
• Carry out inspections of new vehicles, prior to issuing
• Carry out on-call (out of hours) standby on a week on week off basis
• When on call respond and action any calls and when required attend site
• Communicate with team members and supervisors about vehicle performance and maintenance issues
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures
• Record work carried out and ensure good housekeeping

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering
• Mechanical knowledge of highway maintenance and winter maintenance vehicles
• Understanding of Health and Safety at work
• Able to service, diagnose and repair various types of vehicles
• Experience of power tools and hand tools
• Strong attention to detail
• HGV licence preferred but not essential
• Team player
• Ability to use own initiative

Why BEAR?

We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday balance and other additional company benefits such as annual leave purchase, employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Growyour career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve,flourish, and succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.