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Vehicle Mechanic (Vans / Progression to HGV)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Barnstaple
6 days ago
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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 work closely with local authorities across the country and pride themselves on their 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
Service, HGV, Heavy, Van, Vans, Car, Cars, Vehicle, Maintenance, Servicing, Light, Goods, LGV, Mechanic, Servicing, Technician, Engineer, Barnstaple, Devon, Ilfracombe, Bideford, Exeter
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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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