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Vehicle Mechanic (Vans / Progression To HGV)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Barnstaple

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 38,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Mechanic to join their team in Barnstaple. This hands-on role focuses on the maintenance and repair of light goods vehicles, providing an opportunity for career progression to HGV Technician through tailored training. With a commitment to employee development and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this company offers a supportive environment where your skills can flourish. Enjoy a varied Monday to Friday schedule, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme. If you are passionate about vehicles and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

10% Pension
36 Days Holiday
Training Opportunities
Career Progression
Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience working on light goods vehicles and vans is essential.
  • Technical qualifications related to vehicle mechanics are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and servicing of light goods vehicles.
  • Work primarily in a workshop with occasional on-site call outs.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance
Repair Skills
Experience with Light Goods Vehicles
Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic Tools
Hand Tools

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic (Vans / Progression to HGV)
£33,000 - £38,000 + Bonus (OTE 40k) + 10% Pension + 36 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Benefits
Barnstaple, Devon

Are you a Vehicle Mechanic who has worked on light goods vehicles/vans looking to join a national company willing to invest in your development through tailored training, allowing clear progression to an HGV Technician?

Are you looking to join a long-standing and stable company where you will be fully workshop based, in a varied Monday to Friday role with an excellent work-life balance?

In this hands-on role you will be dealing with light goods vehicles such as vans and cars that have been planned in for maintenance or servicing, then completing the required jobs on the vehicles. You will gain further training on HGVs once fully up to speed.

Founded in the early 90's, this contract hire and fleet management company work closely with local authorities across the country and pride themselves on their extremely stable growth and commitment to sustainability. This role will be working out of a new workshop which they have gained through their continuous expansion.

This role would suit a Mechanic who has worked on vans looking to progress their career in a large, expanding business, where they can move into a fully qualified HGV Technician.

The Role:
  1. Hands-on maintenance, repairs, and servicing of light goods vehicles
  2. Working on vans, cars, and mowers for example
  3. Workshop based, with very occasional on-site call outs
  4. Monday - Friday, days-based, 45 hours a week
The Person:
  1. Vehicle Mechanic / Technician
  2. Experience working on Light Goods Vehicles (under 3.5 tonnes)

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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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