Van/Light Tipper Mechanic

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is seeking a skilled vehicle technician to service and maintain light commercial vehicles. Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, diagnosing faults, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Essential qualifications include City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and experience in a workshop environment. The position offers a supportive environment with potential for contract extension based on performance.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a well-equipped workshop

Immediate start with consistent hours

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Experience working in a vehicle workshop, ideally within a fleet environment.
• DVSA Nominated Tester certification for Class 4 (Class 5 & 7 highly desirable).
• Experience with local authority or public sector vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair light commercial vehicles and light plant equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and routine maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and repair skills on light commercial vehicles

Welding and fabricating skills (desirable)

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair light commercial vehicles (including vans and tippers) and light plant equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and routine maintenance in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults to ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed, including service logs and defect reports.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping in the workshop and comply with health and safety procedures at all times.

About You

Essential:

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working in a vehicle workshop, ideally within a fleet environment.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills on light commercial vehicles.

Desirable:

• DVSA Nominated Tester certification for Class 4 (Class 5 & 7 highly desirable but not essential).
• Welding and fabricating skills (not essential but advantageous).
• Experience with local authority or public sector vehicle maintenance is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a well-equipped, supportive workshop environment.
• Immediate start with consistent hours.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business need.
• Be part of a team where your work makes a real difference to essential local services.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.