Technician

Serco Group Plc; Brington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international service provider is seeking a Vehicle Technician to manage the service and repair of a diverse fleet, including UK and US spec vehicles. The position offers a full-time contract of 39 hours a week, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus 10 US Federal Holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean UK Driving License.
• Self-motivated with relevant experience in vehicle maintenance and diagnostics.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on various vehicle types.
• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems.
• Conduct vehicle test drives to verify roadworthiness.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Repair and maintenance

Use of diagnostic equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 Maintenance Qualification

Job description

Overview

Repair and maintenance on a fleet of 131 Vehicles (90% US Spec Left-hand drive).

• Repair and maintenance on a range of equipment (including tail lifts, generators etc).
• Perform inspections, maintenance, identify faults and carry out repairs on all vehicle types as required.
• Use of diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
• Ensure that all maintenance and repairs are carried out in accordance with relevant instructions and regulations.
• Conduct vehicle test drives to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
• Operate all tools, equipment, and machinery according to associated safety procedures.
• Follow company safety procedures and industry standards to perform role, including COSHH, manual handling, working at height, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean UK Driving License
• NVQ Level 3 Maintenance Qualification or Equivalent
• Be self-motivated with relevant experience in vehicle inspection, repair, maintenance and diagnostics and able to work to a high standard
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance

Desirable

• Mobile Air Conditioning Qualification
• Drivers Certificate or Professional Competence [CPC]
• Experience of Tyre changing and balancing
• HGV licence
• Experience in roadside recovery + trailer (+E)
• Forklift license, Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Contract and Benefits

Permanent, Full time, 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday) £33,948 plus on-call allowance (plus overtime when called out).

Role

Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join the team at RAF Molesworth.

As the Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the through life service and repair of a fleet of UK and US spec vehicles ranging from cars to fire trucks.

The role is 39 hours per week Monday - Friday and you will be part of a fantastic team who also provide 24/7 accident and breakdown cover. An allowance is paid on top of your salary for holding a call-out phone 1 week in 4, and any callout attracts overtime on top of that.

Benefits

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus 10 US Federal Holidays
• Training and development: Wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers
• ShareSave scheme: Save regularly with the option to buy Serco shares at a discount
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks for support, challenges, ideas, and community
• Charity: Paid volunteering day and payroll giving options

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