Vehicle Mechanic

Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to join a client they are working with in South Yorkshire.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience in Commercial and plant repairs and will be expected to demonstrate technical knowledge on a range of fleet machinery which ranges from small hedge cutters to 26 Tonne lorries.

Main responsibilities and requirements of the role are:-

• Completion of all work tasks relating to primary job function as instructed by leadership team


• Maintenance of professional competence in relation to the primary job function


• Completion of road tests on designated routes as instructed by leadership team


• Movement of vehicles for the purpose of repair, maintenance, preparation, or testing


• Completion of all paperwork before the end of each working shift


• To work safely at all times in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation, Council policy and specific safety instructions


• To complete all tasks making efficient use of resources, minimising wastage, and complying with all Environmental legislation


• Attend roadside breakdowns or other incidents during normal working hours


• As instructed, complete quality checks of hired vehicles, council vehicles maintained by external contractors and work completed by other council staff


• To provide flexibility to cover alternate working hours and absence of other staff


• Completion of training and satisfactory assessment of knowledge as required by Corporate Fleet and Transport Manager


• Provide input into vehicle specification and fault resolution


• To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post


• To use and assist others in the use of information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner


• To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets, as agreed by the line manager


• To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars, and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of the post and post holder


• To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the council's commitment to customer service excellence and ensure compliance with the customer care standards


• To be committed to the Council's core values of public service, quality, equality, and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way duties are carried out

Person Specification:-

• Qualifications in Motor Vehicle Repair such as City and Guilds Level 1,2,3 or BTEC National Certificate


• Category B License minimum


• Experience in HGV Mechanics


• Flexible approach to work

In return for your hard work and dedication, Our client can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive.

You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities.

You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes.

Working Pattern:
Contract Type: Full-time, 37 Hours Per Week, permanent
Rotating weekly days and afters shift.


Days Monday - Thursday 06.00 to 14.00 (13.00 Friday)
Afters Monday - Thursday 12.00 to 20.00 (19.00 Friday)

Rostered Saturday (approx.

1 in 6) 07.00 to 15.00 with a day off in lieu the following week.


Optional weekly call out (approx.

1 in 6)

For more details on this role and to apply, please email your CV to Prakash at prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967.