Vehicle Mechanic (Vans / Progression to HGV)

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

Job summary

A reputed recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is hiring a Vehicle Mechanic. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on light goods vehicles, with opportunities for career progression into HGV Technician roles. This hands-on, workshop-based position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus bonuses and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with vans under 3.5 tonnes and a desire to learn more about HGVs.

Benefits

10% Pension

36 Days Holiday

Training

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Mechanic experience on light goods vehicles under 3.5 tonnes.
• Looking to progress to fully qualified HGV Technician.
• Willingness to undergo further training on HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance, repairs, and servicing of light goods vehicles.
• Work mainly on vans, cars, and mowers.
• Participate in training leading to HGV qualifications.

Skills

Experience working on vans/light goods vehicles

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 for example
• 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.

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