Vehicle Mechanic - Manchester Depot

As one of our Vehicle Mechanics, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our JP Rentals Division. You will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring they are in top working condition for our customers. Your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail will be crucial in delivering outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities include:

• General repairs and maintenance for a wide range of vehicles across different makes and models.
• Routine vehicle servicing, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks.
• Diagnostics to identify and troubleshoot faults in engine management systems, electrical systems, braking systems, etc.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT to meet the required standards for MOT testing, including repairs and replacements to pass inspections.
• Tyre fitting, balancing tyres, conducting wheel alignments, and inspecting tyre condition to ensure safety and performance.
• Work closely with other team members to maintain smooth daily operations in a busy environment.

Are You the Right Person for This Role?

To be successful in this role, you will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience in vehicle diagnostics, maintenance, and repair, ideally with multi-fleet vehicles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and address complex technical issues.
• Attention to detail, with high standards in both the quality of work and safety, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues in simple terms to non-technical team members or customers.
• Experience working to deadlines and achieving set goals.
• A positive and proactive approach to your work, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership over your tasks.
• An effective team player who is equally capable of working independently, demonstrating the flexibility to collaborate within a team while also taking initiative and ownership of tasks when working alone.

The Benefits of Working at Jarvie Plant:

• Competitive rate of pay and benefits package.
• Tailored Learning Opportunities and Learning & Development Programme.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Be part of a company that values safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

If you have the skills and drive to join our JP Rentals Team and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV via our Swag recruitment portal.

What We Need You to Know Before Applying:

Unfortunately, we will not consider applications from candidates that require sponsorship. International applicants will only be considered for interview on receipt of documentation to confirm your Right to Work in the UK. If we offer you a position, this will be subject to the completion of certain satisfactory checks. Depending on the requirements of the role, this may include a DVLA points check, credit and/or criminal reference checks, as well as providing satisfactory references.

Jarvie Plant - where people are and always will be our greatest asset! Jarvie Plant Ltd is an employer that welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. Regardless of disability, age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual preference, or sexual orientation, we are committed to promoting a culture that protects the physical and mental health of all our staff.