Mechanical Technician

hireful; Ripon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Company sick scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

Vehicle change policy

Life insurance x 3 salary

Tailored career path

Manufacturer training

Employee uniform

Staff discount on showroom items

Free on-site parking

Health and well-being support line

Cash plan for healthcare expenses

Job summary

Ripon Paint and Body, part of the Ripon Farm Services Group, is seeking a skilled mechanic for our in-house bodyshop in Ripon. The role focuses on repairing a variety of vehicles for manufacturers, insurers and the public.

You will perform mechanical, electrical and trim repairs, inspect engine components with diagnostic tools and complete documentation to required standards, with training to ensure compliance with repair approvals.

Qualifications

• Servicing, repairs and maintenance to high standards.
• Diagnose issues using computer-based diagnostic equipment.
• Accurately record time and complete documentation to required standards.
• IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs for manufacturers, insurance companies and the public.
• Repair a variety of vehicles from the company fleet, including mechanical, electrical, and trim repairs to accident damaged vehicles.
• Training will be required to ensure compliance with repair approvals, and support will be given.

Skills

Servicing & repairs

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Documentation

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

Have you got what it takes to succeed. The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Full Time, Permanent

Ripon

Ripon Paint and Body is an accident and repair centre which is part of the Ripon Farm Services Group. Operating from new purpose-built premises with, Ripon Paint and Body holds several insurance and manufacturing approvals, including Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, together with the Stellantis and VW Group approvals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Bodyshop within the Automotive Industry. The successful applicant will have previous working experience as a Mechanic, ideally with MOT certification.

You will be required to complete mechanical repairs for manufacturers, insurance companies and the public. Day to day duties will vary but include repairing a variety of vehicles from the company fleet, to carrying out mechanical, electrical, and trim repairs to accident damaged vehicles. Training will be required to ensure compliance with repair approvals, and support will be given.

The ideal candidate would have

• Ability to carry out servicing, repairs, and maintenance to high standards.
• Inspecting a vehicles engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment.
• Accurately record time to complete jobs and associated details and complete all documentation to the required standard.
• IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a manufacture repair centre.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Company sick scheme.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Day off for your birthday.
• Vehicle change policy - if applicable.
• Life insurance x 3 salary.
• Tailored career path.
• Manufacturer training.
• Employee uniform.
• Staff discount on showroom items.
• Free on-site parking.
• Health and well-being support line.
• Employer funded Cash plan to support with covering employees' regular healthcare expenses.