Mechanic / Vehicle Technician in Blackpool)

eRecruitSmart; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services organization in Blackpool is seeking an experienced Mechanic / Vehicle Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on a range of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 services, mechanic experience, and a valid Category B driving license. The role offers a salary of £32,606 per annum, along with benefits including holidays, pension, free parking, and employee discounts.

Benefits

21 days paid holidays + Bank Holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free staff parking

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted membership of Council Leisure Centres

Qualifications

• Experience with routine repairs, inspections, and maintenance on various vehicles.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and practical skills to identify vehicle issues.
• Experience in modifying work daily to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanic experience

Knowledge of working in a workshop environment

Category B Driving Licence

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.

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
• 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

For the role of Mechanic / Vehicle Technician there is a salary on offer of £32,606 per annum and benefits include:

• 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:

• Mon & Tue - 5am until 2pm
• Wed & Thur - 8am until 5pm
• Fri - Week 1 5am until 10am / Week 2 10am until 3.30pm

About you

To be successful for the role of Mechanic / Vehicle Technician, you will need:

• 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!