Mechanic

c41,000.00 per annum

This role is based in Knaresborough, HG5

Qualified OR time-served Technicians will be considered

This role is for an award-winning business working on a wide range of vehicles, including Light Commercial Vehicles -up to 3.5 tonne, Vans, Luxury MPVs, 17 Seat Minibuses and some Small Economy-Cars

The Depot consists of office staff and drivers however you will be lone-working in the Workshop on a day-to-day basis - You will have full support from the Area Workshop Managers and full training and induction will be given in the first two weeks - there is further progression available in terms of managing your own jobs (workshop control admin).

Fancy developing your mechanical knowledge even further??

If you are looking to develop your mechanical skills our client is also offering professional training and development on working on tail-lifts which they also have in their fleet (Loler & Weight-Test Training)

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm occasional Saturday mornings - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm currently set at 1 in 3 but flexibility can be given for existing commitments

About the Company:

Our client is a very well-established family-run business that has been in operation for almost 40 years, starting initially in Barnsley and then expanding throughout Yorkshire to Sheffield, Huddersfield, Leeds, and Knaresborough, Barnsley and Wakefield. They have an excellent reputation within their industry and are the largest independently owned car, van, minibus and truck rental company in the region with over 2,000 vehicles in their fleet. Their core business is supplying and maintaining fleets on long, short and flexible-term hire to companies across Yorkshire.

Responsibilities of the Mechanic will include:

Ensuring all incoming work is planned in effectively and that the workshop runs smoothly at all times
Ensuring all work is carried out to the specified time-frames
Completing full maintenance repairs, servicing and breakdowns on a variety of vehicles
Ensuring that all work is recorded and carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Road testing vehicles, carrying out necessary inspections and meeting servicing requirements
You may also aid with breakdown support as required, with use of a company van

Additional Benefits Offered:

Funded Professional Training/ Support to Achieve Qualifications
20 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, 1 extra day given each year after 4 years’ service up to 25 in total
Pension at 3% company contribution commencing on your first working day
Bonus Scheme - based on performance, attendance and safety
Company Events - such as Dragon Boat Racing (all family members are welcome to join!)
Employee Discounts - 50% off when hiring a vehicle