Vehicle Mechanic (Vans / Progression To HGV)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national vehicle service company based in Barnstaple is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic with experience on light goods vehicles. This hands-on role offers training and clear progression into HGV mechanics. Enjoy a stable, Monday to Friday position with an excellent work-life balance, competitive salary, and additional benefits.

Benefits

10% Pension

36 Days Holiday

Training

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working on light goods vehicles/vans.
• Willingness to progress into HGV Mechanic role.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on maintenance, repairs, and servicing of light goods vehicles.
• Working on vans, cars, and mowers.
• Clear progression into HGVs.

Skills

Experience working on vans/light goods vehicles

Hands-on maintenance and servicing

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic (Vans / Progression to HGV)

£35,000 – £40,000 + Bonus (OTE 43k) + 10% Pension + 36 Days Holiday + Training + Progression

Barnstaple, Devon

Are you a Vehicle Mechanic who has worked on light goods vehicles/vans looking for a career working on a variety of vehicles, with plenty of on‑the‑job training and progression into a fully qualified HGV Mechanic? 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 works closely with local authorities across the country and prides itself on its 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 any vehicles under 3.5 tonnes looking to progress their career in a large, expanding business, where they can move into a fully qualified HGV Technician.

The Role:

• Hands‑on maintenance, repairs, and servicing of light goods vehicles.
• Working on vans, cars, and mowers.
• Clear progression into HGVs.
• Workshop based, with very occasional on‑site call‑outs.
• Monday – Friday, days‑based, 45 hours a week.

The Person:

Vehicle Mechanic / Technician

Experience working on vans/light goods vehicles.

Reference number: BBBH22723

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.