Junior Vehicle Mechanic (NVQ Level 3)

JR United Kingdom; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground care company in Barnstaple is seeking a Junior Vehicle Mechanic. This role offers full in-house training and opportunities for progression to management within a reputable, expanding company. The position involves servicing ground care equipment with a good balance between field and workshop duties, all while providing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Junior Vehicle Mechanic or similar with an NVQ Level 3 in mechanics.
• Commutable to Riverton.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing ground care equipment.
• 50:50 split of fieldwork and workshop tasks.
• On call Saturday rotas every four weeks.

Skills

Mechanical

Servicing

Repair

Training

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanics

Job description

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Client:

Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Location:

barnstaple, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

20.07.2025

Expiry Date:

03.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a Junior Vehicle Mechanic or similar with an NVQ Level 3 in mechanics, looking for an exciting and varied role where you will be given full in house training on ground care equipment and progression opportunities up to ground care manager?

On offer is the chance to join a rapidly expanding ground care company that works within the agricultural and commercial sectors. Established over 30 years, they are a highly reputable company within the industry and are looking for a new Service Engineer to join their team of 50 employees and help them keep expanding.

In this role you will be working both in the field and in the workshop, servicing and repairing ground care equipment such as lawnmowers and utility vehicles. Field work is based around South Devon and would require no overnight stays, along with being provided a company van. There are also on call Saturday rotas, working out to one Saturday working every four weeks.

This position would suit a Junior Vehicle Mechanic looking for a dynamic role that provides full ground care training and excellent progression opportunities.

The Role:

• Servicing and repairing ground care equipment
• 50:50 split of Fieldwork and Workshop
• Company vehicle provided for field service
• Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00 in summer, 08:00-17:30 in winter
• One Saturday on call every four weeks at rate of 1.5X overtime

The Person:

• Junior Vehicle Mechanic or similar
• Commutable to Riverton

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

REF: BBBH20819

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