Mechanic

NEOS Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic for a prominent plant company in Aggregates and Recycling. In this hands-on role, you will perform maintenance and repairs on light goods vehicles, ensuring they are in excellent working order. Ideal candidates will have experience with vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, a full UK Driving Licence, and may also be qualified as MOT testers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on light goods vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes).
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine vehicle maintenance like oil changes and brake checks.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic tools.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing and responding to emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Using diagnostic equipment

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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NEOS Engineering are currently working with a large plant companies that specialise in Aggregates and Recycling, who are looking for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic / Light Goods Vehicle (LGV) Mechanic to join the team, working on vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. This is a practical role where you’ll ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard and kept in excellent working order.

Here are some of the responsibilities you’ll be involved with…

• Carrying out routine maintenance, including oil changes, brake checks, and tyre replacements.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic tools.
• Perform repairs on engines, transmissions, suspension systems, and other key components.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing, including conducting pre-MOT inspections and addressing any required work.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and carry out on-site repairs when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out and service logs for each vehicle.
• Communicate effectively with customers or fleet managers regarding repair needs and costs.

The Candidate:

• You’re reliable, skilled, and ready to take on a hands-on role maintaining light goods vehicles, with a professional and approachable manner. You’ll have proven experience working on light goods vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes), with a sound understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. You should be familiar with using diagnostic equipment and a wide range of tools.
• While not essential, the ideal candidate will also be a qualified MOT tester, capable of conducting MOT tests.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

Thanks for taking the time to apply. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.