Trainee Vehicle Mechanic (Training On Hgvs)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant and rental hire business in Cookstown is seeking a Trainee Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair their fleet of heavy goods vehicles. The role offers extensive training and development opportunities, along with competitive salary and benefits including overtime and employee discounts. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience or qualifications and a full UK driving license. Join an award-winning, family-run company recognized for its commitment to high-quality service and employee investment.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Company Events

Overtime

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Mechanic or similar role.
• Knowledge of maintaining heavy goods vehicles.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles.
• Diagnose faults using company diagnostic software.
• Liaise with customers and the store department.

Skills

Experience with diesel engines

Routine maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Education

Level 3 qualification or relevant experience

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Trainee Vehicle Mechanic (Training on HGVs)

Cookstown

£30,000 to £50,000 + Training + Progression + Employee Discount + Company Events + Overtime + Company Benefits

Are you a Vehicle Mechanic or similar looking to join a leading and award‑winning plant and rental hire business that has 35+ years of experience and is offering training and development? Do you want to join a family‑run business that has grown to have 240+ employees and is currently an industry leader for plant hire across Ireland winning multiple awards over 35+ years of business, which prides itself on offering high quality services and plant hire solutions?

On offer, is the opportunity for a Vehicle Mechanic or similar to join a company which takes pride in delivering high‑quality solutions and investing in their employees, offering internal training to help develop your skills and gain new qualifications at their own training centre as well as opportunities for overtime.

In this role, as a Vehicle Mechanic would be responsible for maintain and repair our fleet of heavy goods vehicles within the Cookstown depot. Ensuring that the vehicles remain safe, reliable and compliant, keeping the operations moving efficiently.

The ideal Vehicle Mechanic would have experience in a similar role and/or the knowledge and skills to step into a Vehicle Mechanic role, such as previous experience with diesel engines. This position will also require a full UK driving license.

The Role

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on an extensive fleet of heavy vehicles.
• Diagnose faults using company diagnostic software.
• Liaise with customers and the store department.

The Person

• Vehicle Mechanic or similar.
• Level 3 qualified or relevant experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Reference: BBBH22881JHC

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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.