Mechanic

Quest Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via Quest Employment

Bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is recruiting an experienced HGV/Vehicle Mechanic for a public-sector fleet in Croft, Leicester, LE9. You will maintain, service and repair a varied fleet to ensure safety and compliance, performing diagnostics and routine servicing.

The role offers a temporary ongoing, full-time hours with a salary of £31,000–£33,000 per year plus up to 10% bonus, and weekly pay via Quest Employment. You will work in a busy workshop environment with emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Experience as HGV/LGV or fleet mechanic is essential.
• Experience on 7.5-tonne and heavier vehicles; public-sector fleet experience advantageous.
• IRTEC accreditation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Work on HGVs, 7.5-tonne vehicles and council/public-sector fleet vehicles.
• Maintain maintenance records and relevant vehicle documentation.
• Ensure work meets health and safety standards.
• Support workshop team to maintain fleet availability.

Skills

HGV/LGV maintenance experience

Diagnostic skills

Fleet workshop experience

Driving licence desirable

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IMI Level 3 or equivalent

IRTEC accreditation

Job description

HGV / Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Croft, Leicester, LE9

Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 per annum + up to 10% bonus, depending on experience

Contract: Temporary ongoing

Hours: Full time – core working hours

Pay: Weekly pay via Quest Employment

Quest Employment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established public-sector organisation for experienced HGV / Vehicle Mechanics

The Role

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a varied fleet of vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and compliant with relevant standards.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs efficiently.
• Working on HGVs, 7.5-tonne vehicles and other commercial/council vehicles.
• Inspecting vehicles to identify defects and safety issues.
• Carrying out mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Using diagnostic equipment and mechanical tools where required.
• Completing maintenance records and relevant vehicle documentation.
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider workshop team to maintain fleet availability.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates must have a relevant recognised vehicle maintenance qualification, ideally at Level 3 or equivalent, such as:
  1. City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  2. NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  3. IMI Level 3 or equivalent automotive/HGV maintenance qualification
• Previous experience as an HGV, LGV, commercial vehicle or fleet mechanic is essential.
• Experience working on 7.5-tonne vehicles, HGVs, commercial vehicles or public-sector/council fleets would be highly advantageous.
• A relevant HGV/LGV driving licence would be desirable but is not essential unless required for the specific duties of the role.
• Additional industry-recognised qualifications or accreditations, such as IRTEC , would be advantageous.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified and confident working independently.
• Experienced in diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
• Comfortable working across a varied commercial vehicle fleet.
• Safety-conscious and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to work to deadlines in a busy workshop environment.

What's on Offer?

• £31,000 – £33,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Up to 10% bonus, based on experience/level.
• Temporary ongoing contract with full-time hours.
• Core working hours.
• Based in Croft, Leicester, LE9.
• Weekly pay through Quest Employment.
• The opportunity to work within an established public-sector fleet operation.