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Serco Limited; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days

Pension plan

Training & development

Health & wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Charity donations

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Workshop Mechanic in Haywards Heath to repair, maintain, and inspect our fleet of commercial vehicles in line with DVSA guidelines. The role emphasizes hands‑on diagnostics, fault repair, and ensuring roadworthy standards.

You will perform inspections, plan safety checks with the Workshop Supervisor, and document all work. The position requires willingness to work outside normal hours and a proven background in heavy vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Full industry‑recognised qualifications (City and Guilds / NVQ Level Three in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair).
• Experience of maintaining large fleets.
• Cat C Driving Licence.
• Experience working on specialist hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented.
• Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary.
• In consultation with the Workshop Supervisor, ensure all safety inspections are planned at least six months in advance, including all vehicle statutory obligations.
• Ensure all brake tests are completed as required.
• Conduct vehicle test drives after repairs have been completed to verify the vehicle is roadworthy.
• Ensure the workshop is kept clean and well organised to ensure workplace safety.
• Complete all inspection and repair documentation, either manually or electronically, after any work has been completed on the vehicle.
• Work outside of normal working hours when operationally required.

Skills

Cat C Driving Licence

Experience maintaining large fleets

Experience on hydraulic systems

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ Level Three in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Workshop Mechanic

Company: Serco Limited Salary: £42000-46000 per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Hayward Heath, RH16 1UA Job type: Temporary

As a Workshop Mechanic in our team, you’ll repair, maintain, and inspect all Serco commercial vehicles within our fleet maintenance facilities, in accordance with the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) "Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness".

You’ll play a key part in keeping our fleet safe and reliable. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll use your expertise to carry out inspections, identify and repair faults, and ensure all vehicles meet DVSA standards.

What you’ll do as a Workshop Mechanic

• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented.
• Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary.
• In consultation with the Workshop Supervisor, ensure all safety inspections are planned at least six months in advance, including all vehicle statutory obligations.
• Ensure all brake tests are completed as required.
• Conduct vehicle test drives after repairs have been completed to verify the vehicle is roadworthy.
• Ensure the workshop is kept clean and well organised to ensure workplace safety.
• Complete all inspection and repair documentation, either manually or electronically, after any work has been completed on the vehicle.
• Work outside of normal working hours when operationally required.

Does this sound like you?

Who would be a great fit for this role

• Full industry‑recognised qualifications (City and Guilds / NVQ Level Three in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair).
• Experience of maintaining large fleets.
• Cat C Driving Licence.
• Experience working on specialist hydraulic systems.

As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

Benefits

• Holidays:25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development:Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts:Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity:Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks:Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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