Skilled Mechanical Fitter

Rocket Staffing Group Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Skilled Mechanical Fitter for a permanent role at our Chelmsford depot. Join an energetic team maintaining a fleet of buses and enhance your skills while working on cutting-edge electric vehicles. Candidates should possess a minimum Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, a flexible working approach, and a clean UK driver’s licence. Generous rewards include health benefits, discounted travel, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Health benefits for employees and dependents

Discounted train travel after 6 months

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Flexible approach to working hours is necessary.
• Clean valid UK driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle fault diagnostics and repairs according to Standard Engineering Operating Procedures.
• Comply with all HS&E legislation and Group Policies.
• Maintain and develop technical skills as needed.

Skills

Vehicle fault diagnostics

Servicing and repairs

Clean valid UK driver’s licence

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

Minimum Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job Role: Skilled Mechanical Fitter

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: 39 per week, 4 days out of 7 (including weekends) on a rotating pattern of early shifts 05:00-15:00 and late shifts 14:30-00:30

Salary: £23.69 p/h £48,043 p/a - weekend premium rate £24.72

Job type: Permanent

We are working on behalf of our client to find a Skilled Mechanical Fitter

About the Role - Skilled Mechanical Fitter

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of HGV/PSV/bus mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses? If yes, then this Skilled Mechanical Fitter position at our Chelmsford depot could just be the job for you! It offers technical up‑skilling and career progression. We'll also provide all the PPE and tools you'll need to succeed in your role. This could be a great opportunity for you to widen your skill base and work on our state‑of‑the‑art electric vehicles.

Duties of Skilled Mechanical Fitter

• Vehicle fault diagnostics, servicing, repairs and vehicle inspections in accordance with Standard Engineering Operating Procedures
• To fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with Group Policies
• To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain and develop technical skills as required
• Attend and assist on vehicle breakdown

About you

• Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds Level 1&2) qualification?
• Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
• Do you hold a clean valid UK driver’s licence?
• A PCV licence is desirable or show a willingness to obtain PCV licence is essential as we will help you obtain your PCV
• Experience of working with buses/coaches would be advantageous, but not a necessity

We also welcome applications from ex‑Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support.
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc.
• Working with us you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay.
• Flexible working.
• We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing here. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health‑promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now with your CV. We look forward to receiving your application.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.