Junior Service Technician (NVQ Level 3)

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A groundcare equipment company is seeking a Junior Service Technician with NVQ Level 3 to join their team in Barnstaple. This role offers balanced fieldwork and workshop responsibilities, alongside specialist training and progression to a team leader position. Salary ranges from £25,000 to £28,000, plus excellent overtime pay and benefits, including a company vehicle.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Progression to team leader

Company vehicle

Excellent overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Service Technician or similar role.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent certification.
• Ability to commute to Barnstaple.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing groundcare equipment.
• Responsible for both fieldwork and workshop tasks.
• Utilizing company vehicle for field service.

Skills

Groundcare mechanical skills

Ability to repair and service vehicles

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Description

Junior Service Technician (NVQ Level 3) £25,000 - £28,000 + Training + Progression + Excellent Overtime (1.5X) + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Location: Barnstaple, Devon

Are you a Junior Service Technician with an NVQ Level 3 or similar, looking for a dynamic role where you will receive specialist training on groundcare equipment and excellent progression opportunities up to team leader? On offer is the chance to join a rapidly expanding groundcare company that operates within the agricultural and commercial sectors. Established over 30 years ago, they are a reputable industry leader and are seeking a new Service Technician to join their team of 50 employees and support their growth.

In this role, you will work both in the field and in the workshop, servicing and repairing groundcare equipment such as lawnmowers and utility vehicles. Fieldwork is based around South Devon, with no overnight stays required, and a company van will be provided.

This position includes on-call Saturday rotas, approximately one Saturday every four weeks, paid at 1.5X overtime rate.

Role Responsibilities:

• Servicing and repairing groundcare equipment
• 50:50 split between fieldwork and workshop tasks
• Use of company vehicle for field service
• Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 in summer; 08:00 - 17:30 in winter
• On-call Saturday duty every four weeks at 1.5X overtime rate

Candidate Requirements:

• Junior Service Technician or similar
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Must be commutable to Barnstaple

Keywords: Trainee, Junior, Vehicle, Mechanic, NVQ, Level 3, Groundcare, Mechanical, Service, Repair, Engineer, Engineering, Training, Riverton, South Molton, Devon

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