Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

eRecruitSmart; Bispham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local environmental services organization is seeking an experienced Mechanic / Vehicle Technician to join their team in Blackpool. The role involves performing routine repairs and maintenance across various vehicles, alongside working in compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have NVQ qualifications, mechanic experience, and a Category B driving license.

Benefits

Salary of £32,606 per annum

21 days paid holidays plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

Discounted membership of Council Leisure Centres

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanic / Vehicle Technician in a workshop setting.
• Valid Category B Driving Licence is required.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine repairs and maintenance on all vehicle types.
• Repair and maintain specialized power tools and equipment.
• Ensure HGV MOTs are performed to the required standard.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Knowledge of workshop environment

Problem-solving

Health and Safety adherence

Education

NVQ 3 / City & Guilds level 2 and 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This environmental services organisation requires an experienced and enthusiastic Mechanic / Vehicle Technician for their Central Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Blackpool. A full Job Specification and Application Form will be sent to you on application.

About the role

• As Mechanic / Vehicle Technician, you will:

Responsibilities

• Carry out the routine repair, inspections and maintenance for all Vehicle types
• Repair and maintain trade specific or specialised power tools, plant and equipment
• Ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times
• Using diagnostic equipment and practical skills and experience to identify problems and repair vehicles, plant and other equipment
• Repair and maintain any fleet of plant, agriculture and horticulture units
• Tackle and resolve straightforward problems
• Modify work daily to suit without waiting for instruction
• Ensure HGV\'s are repaired ready for use without reference to supervisor
• Seeking solutions to more complex problems to be referred to supervisor
• Working to agreed timescales within the organisation\'s procedures and best practice
• Adhering to the HSE industry and the organisation\'s standards
• Ensure HGV MOT\'s are carried out to the required standard
• Completing paperwork on a daily basis in line with compliance requirements

Rewards

• Salary: £32,606 per annum
• 21 days paid Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Access to company pension scheme
• Free staff parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (365 day support 24/7)
• Range of employee discounts available for local attractions and discounted membership of Council Leisure Centres
• Shift patterns: You will be working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About you

• NVQ 3 / City & Guilds level 2 and 3 or equivalent
• Mechanic experience
• Knowledge of working in a workshop environment
• Category B Driving Licence

About the company

The organisation provides Waste collection, Street cleaning, grounds, and Park maintenance giving communities a high-quality, responsive and reliable waste environmental service. They achieve their vision by encouraging positive environmental behaviours and engaging with their communities and stakeholders to raise awareness of environmental issues.

How to Apply

Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Mechanic / Vehicle Technician on behalf of Enveco NW Environmental Services and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for this position

Please note, you must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK and please ensure your contact details and address are on your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you