Mechanical Technician

RIPON FARM SERVICES LTD; Ripon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Company sick scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

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..

Job summary

Ripon Paint and Body, part of the Ripon Farm Services Group, is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join its in-house bodyshop in Ripon. The role covers servicing, repairing and maintaining a range of vehicles, with mechanical, electrical and trim work.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a mechanic, ideally with MOT certification, and a background in a manufacturer repair centre. Training will be provided to ensure compliance with repair approvals.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out servicing, repairs and maintenance to high standards.
• Inspecting engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues using diagnostic equipment.
• Accurately record time and details and complete documentation to standard.
• IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a manufacturer repair centre.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs for manufacturers, insurance companies and the public.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and trim repairs on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping and thorough documentation for each job.

Skills

Servicing

Diagnostics

Documentation

Vehicle maintenance

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Date: 2026-08-21

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire, GB

Postcode: HG4 1

Status: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-09-21T08:34:54.63

Job Description

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.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Ability to carry out servicing, repairs, and maintenance to high standards.
• Inspecting a vehicle's 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 manufacturer repair centre.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime (if applicable)

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

Role Details

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Mechanical Technician 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 haveAbility 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.Schedule8 hour shiftMonday to FridayOvertimeWork Location: In personBenefitsCompany 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.REF-230 463TPBN1_UKTJ