Workshop Mechanic at Serco Plc

Derbyshire Dales, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

41000.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Repair, Inspection, Fault Identification, Hydraulic Systems, Cat C Driving Licence, Welding, Fabrication, Electric Powered Vehicles, Customer Engagement, Safety Inspections, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Resilience

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Derbyshire Dales, DE4 4HN Salary - £38,000 – £41,000 plus attractive benefits including 25 days annual leave, matched pension and life insurance Working hours: 40-hour week About us At Serco, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of roadworthiness for our commercial vehicle fleet. We are currently seeking a skilled Workshop Mechanic to join our small team in Derbyshire. This role involves repairing, maintaining, and inspecting all Serco commercial vehicles within our fleet maintenance facilities, in accordance with the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency “Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness”. About you and the role We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team and play a key part in keeping our fleet safe, and reliable. This is a hands-on role where you’ll use your expertise to carry out inspections, identify and repair faults, and ensure all vehicles meet Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) standards. Day-to-day, your key responsibilities include: Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented. Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary. In consultation with the W/Shop Supervisor, ensure all safety inspections are planned at least six months in advance, including, all vehicle statutory obligations. Ensure all brake tests are completed as required Conduct vehicle test drives after repairs have been completed to verify the vehicle is roadworthy Ensure the workshop is kept clean and well organised to ensure workplace safety Completing all inspection and repair documentation, either manually or electronically, after any work has been completed on the vehicle Work outside of normal working hours when operationally required Essential skills and experience Full industry recognised qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) Experience of maintaining large fleets Cat C Driving Licence Experience working on specialist Hydraulic systems What is Desirable? Experience in maintenance of refuse collection vehicles Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (DQC) General welding/fabrication skills Experience working on Electric Powered Vehicles Experience of proactively engaging customers to improve relationships for the long-term and continue to drive value. Self-aware yet highly resilient individual capable of challenging and being challenged. Why Serco: Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence. What we offer: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Annual leave purchase scheme. Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Annual tool allowance (available after 12 months of employment with Serco) Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more. A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco. A safe and supportive culture. A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

Responsibilities

The Workshop Mechanic will perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles, ensuring they meet DVSA standards. This hands-on role includes identifying faults, conducting test drives, and maintaining a clean and organized workshop.