Mechanic

Serco Limited; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 41,593 - 50,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Workshop Mechanic in Charnwood to inspect, service and repair commercial vehicles within a busy workshop environment. You will diagnose faults, perform tests, and ensure repairs meet DVSA standards, contributing to safe, reliable fleet operations.

The role involves recording maintenance work, scheduling inspections, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. A driving licence and relevant heavy-vehicle qualifications are required, with strong focus on quality workmanship

Qualifications

• Full industry-recognised qualifications in heavy vehicle maintenance required.
• Experience maintaining commercial vehicles or large vehicle fleets is essential.
• DVSA guidelines familiarity is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs across a range of commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and deliver efficient, high-quality repairs.
• Schedule safety inspections in advance in line with DVSA rules.
• Perform brake testing to ensure DVSA compliance.
• Conduct road tests after repairs to confirm roadworthiness.
• Keep the workshop clean and organized to support safety and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle inspections

Brake testing

Record keeping

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Workshop Mechanic

Location: Charnwood, LE12 7TZ with occasional cover at Derbyshire Dale's DE4 4HN
Salary: £22.22 per hour (£46,215 per annum) plus excellent benefits
Schedule: 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours available

Ready to impact a better future?

If you're a skilled mechanic who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoys solving technical challenges, this is a role where your expertise will make a difference.

Working in a well-equipped workshop environment, you'll be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of Serco commercial vehicles within our fleet maintenance facilities. All work will be carried out in line with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.

The vehicles you maintain support important services that communities rely on, giving your work real purpose and helping to create a positive impact on communities. You'll play a vital role in keeping our fleet compliant and reliable. This is a hands on position where your technical expertise will be used to carry out thorough inspections, diagnose and repair faults, and ensure vehicles fully meet standards.

What you'll do as a Workshop Mechanic

• Carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs across a range of commercial vehicles
• Diagnose faults and deliver efficient, high-quality repairs
• Work with the Workshop Supervisor to ensure all safety inspections are scheduled at least six months in advance, including statutory obligations
• Perform brake testing and ensure compliance with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requirements
• Conduct road tests following repairs to confirm vehicles are safe and roadworthy
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop environment that supports safety and efficiency
• Maintain accurate service and repair records

Does this sound like you?

• Full industry-recognised qualifications, such as City and Guilds or National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Experience maintaining commercial vehicles or large vehicle fleets
• A valid Category C Driving Licence, or willingness to obtain one
• Experience working with specialist hydraulic systems
• A commitment to safe working practices, high-quality workmanship and continuous learning

What we offer

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:

Eligibility to work in the UK and completion of an Occupational Health Questionnaire will be required as part of the recruitment process.