Workshop Mechanic

Watton, IP25 6JB

£38,000 – £41,000 plus 25 days annual leave, matched pension and life insurance.

40‑hour week.

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 Watton. 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”.

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 hands‑on role will involve carrying out inspections, identifying and repairing faults, and ensuring all vehicles meet DVSA standards.

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• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented.
  
• Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary.
  
• In consultation with the Workshop 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 to verify roadworthiness.
  
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop to ensure workplace safety.
  
• Complete 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.
  

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• 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.
  

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• Experience in maintenance of refuse collection vehicles.
  
• Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (DQC).
  
• General welding/fabrication skills.
  
• Experience working on electric powered vehicles.
  
• Experience proactively engaging customers to improve relationships for the long‑term.
  
• Self‑aware yet highly resilient individual capable of challenging and being challenged.
  

Meaningful and vital work: Your work is instrumental to the business, driving decisions and growth. You will gain opportunities for personal growth, achievement and development within a globally operating business delivering essential services across five vital sectors.

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
  
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
  
• Annual tool allowance (after 12 months).
  
• Serco discounts on cinema, entertainment and shopping, mobile phone plans and leisure memberships.
  
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs, etc.).
  
• Career development training.
  
• A safe and supportive culture.
  
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  

Serco employs 50,000 people delivering essential public services worldwide. We are passionate about redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. We support fair access to employment for all, including those with unspent convictions, and we are dedicated to reasonable adjustments and flexible working.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Applications are considered on a rolling basis – we may close the posting early if the position is filled. For help with your application, please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco, we welcome a diverse candidate pool and value reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We are open to discussions around flexibility and hybrid working.