Trainee Service Technician (Vehicles)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Trainee Service Technician to join a reputable groundcare company in Barnstaple. This role offers in-depth training on groundcare equipment and excellent career progression opportunities. You will work both in the workshop and in the field, with a 50:50 split. A company vehicle is provided, and overtime is paid at a rate of 1.5X. Candidates should have a background in vehicles and must be commutable to the Barnstaple area.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Excellent overtime pay

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Trainee Service Technician or similar position required.
• Experience or knowledge about vehicles is a must.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing groundcare equipment.
• Split time between fieldwork and workshop.
• Manage on-call duties on some Saturdays.

Skills

Background in vehicles

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Trainee Service Technician (Vehicles)
25,000 - 28,000 + Training + Progression + Excellent Overtime (1.5X) + Company Vehicle + Benefits
Barnstaple, Devon

Are you a Trainee Service Technician with a background in vehicles or similar, looking for an exciting role where you will be given in depth training on groundcare equipment and excellent progression opportunities up to ground care manager?

On offer is the chance to join a rapidly expanding groundcare company that works within the agricultural and commercial sectors. Established over 30 years ago, they are a highly reputable company within the industry and are looking for a new Service Technician to join their team of 50 employees and help them keep expanding.

In this role you will be working both in the field and in the workshop, servicing and repairing groundcare equipment such as lawnmowers and utility vehicles. Field work is based around South Devon and would require no overnight stays, along with being provided a company van. There are also on call Saturday rotas, working out to one Saturday working every four weeks, paid at a rate of 1.5X overtime.

This position would suit a Trainee Service Technician with a background in vehicles, looking for a dynamic role that provides full groundcare training and excellent progression opportunities.

The Role:

• Servicing and repairing groundcare equipment
• 50:50 split of Fieldwork and Workshop
• Company vehicle provided for field service
• Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00 in summer, 08:00-17:30 in winter
• One Saturday on call every four weeks at rate of 1.5X overtime

The Person:

• Trainee Service Technician or similar
• Background in vehicles
• Commutable to Barnstaple

REF: BBBH20819a

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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