Vehicle Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Wareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to service, repair, and maintain vehicles and electrical equipment. This full-time role offers a good work/life balance with flexible working options. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and relevant experience. The position includes comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to digital health services

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

10 days of paid special leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Dealership or local garage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, maintain, and overhaul vehicles and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose, inspect, and assess vehicles and related mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Complete vehicle and equipment documentation, test certificates, or reports.

Skills

Team Player

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Service and Repair

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Vehicle Mechanic Job Description

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you'll have an out-of-the-ordinary role. Using your skills and experience, you'll service, repair, maintain, and overhaul vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostic and inspection duties. You'll also perform equipment examinations to meet production requirements.

Day-to-day, you'll work to the required standards and specifications, adhering to customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, process plans, and other technical publications. Additionally, you'll ensure that stores and equipment issued to your job are used correctly.

• Diagnose, inspect, and assess vehicles and related mechanical or electrical equipment based on your skills and competency.
• Ensure proper use of stores and equipment issued for the job; return unused or faulty materials to the section or department team leader promptly.
• Create job cards and request materials through the relevant ERP (SAP) system once trained.
• Complete vehicle and equipment documentation, test certificates, or reports according to current standards.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or examination as a condition of employment.

This role involves manual work, including lifting, bending, tool use, and standing for extended periods.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week, based at one of our three sites around Bovington and Lulworth. The role offers a good work/life balance with options to work 4 or 4.5 days a week, typically Monday to Thursday, 0700 - 1645.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Dealership or local garage experience preferred.
• Must be a team player, adaptable, and able to build rapport.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Service and Repair.
• Ideal candidates may include ex-REME Class 1 VM with current competencies, but this is not essential.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Many positions are subject to national security and trade restrictions, which may influence eligibility based on nationality, citizenship, or residency.

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to digital health services, including a GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid special leave.
• Holiday Trading allows employees to buy or sell up to one week of annual leave, open from February to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' provides one paid day per year for volunteering with a charity or organization.
• Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance program supporting overall wellbeing.