Service Engineer - Mechanic HGV Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Mechanic/Service Technician to join their service and repair team in Wisbech, UK. This role involves repairing hydraulic and electrical systems in a workshop setting and transitioning to on-site service. Candidates should have a solid mechanical background and essential welding experience. The position offers premium pay for on-site work, overtime, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Premium pay for on-site work

Overtime paid at x1.5

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Solid background in vehicle mechanics.
• Essential welding experience: you must have experience with steel welding.
• Experience with HGV or agricultural vehicles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems of vehicles.
• Move into on-site service work after training with an experienced technician.

Skills

Vehicle mechanics

Welding experience

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of vehicle electrics

Job description

Overview

Experienced Mechanic/Service Technician - Join Our Workshop Team

Are you an enthusiastic and hands-on mechanic looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our service and repair team, initially based in our workshop.

Responsibilities

• Start by focusing on repairs, specifically working on the hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems of various vehicles. This is a workshop-based role for the first few months, so you should be comfortable with a hands-on, and at times, dirty environment.
• After a few months, move into on-site service work. Team up with an experienced technician to learn on-site maintenance, repairs, and servicing.

Qualifications

• Solid background in vehicle mechanics.
• Experience with HGV or agricultural vehicles is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrics; basic understanding is important. We can provide training on hydraulics if needed.
• Essential welding experience: you must have experience with steel welding.
• Desirable welding skills: experience with aluminium welding (MIG/TIG) is a significant advantage.
• A great attitude and a desire to work, including the willingness to take on overtime.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrics is a benefit.

Perks

• Premium Pay for On-Site Work: Earn an additional £2.40 per hour when you move to on-site servicing.
• Overtime: Overtime paid at x1.5 times the standard rate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to helping you grow your skills, especially in on-site service and hydraulics.

Additional Information

If you're a hard-working mechanic who's ready to get your hands dirty and advance your career, we want to hear from you.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.