At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair hire equipment in a hands-on mechanical role.
- Company: Join Coates, a supportive team with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are key to our culture—everyone is welcome!
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects while developing your skills in a modern workshop.
- Qualifications: Trade qualifications and experience with engines, hydraulics, and diagnostics.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 35000 £ per year.
Here’s how you’ll be a part of our team:
- Attractive hourly rates + overtime penalty rates
- Monday to Friday roster with 7.6 hours worked between 7:00am and 5:00pm
- Permanent full-time position
- Stable, workshop and branch-based role with a supportive and close-knit team environment
- Modern workshop environment with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and quality workmanship
- Exciting pipeline of upcoming projects and operational activity across the region, providing variety and ongoing opportunities within the role
- Flexible working options available—let’s discuss what works best for you
Based at the Coates Cambridge branch, you’ll play a key role in keeping our hire fleet safe, reliable and ready for customers. This is a hands-on mechanical role suited to someone who enjoys variety, teamwork and taking pride in maintaining high-performing equipment.
What you’ll be doing day to day:
- Performing preventative maintenance, servicing and overhauls on a wide range of hire equipment
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults efficiently and safely
- Completing and maintaining accurate service and repair records
- Working proactively to minimise operational downtime
- Ensuring all work complies with Coates safety and quality standards
- Close collaboration with operations, service and customer-facing teams to support equipment availability and a high level of customer satisfaction
What you’ll get in return:
- Ongoing training, upskilling and development to ensure you are fully equipped to succeed in your role
- Flexible working options available—let’s discuss what works best for you
- Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Employee discounts on equipment hire
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. Mechanical, Diesel, Plant Mechanic)
- Experience with:
- Petrol and diesel engines
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Basic electrical fault finding
- Current Driver’s Licence (MR or HR preferred)
- Forklift and EWP tickets (beneficial, not essential)
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills
- A safety-first mindset and a commitment to quality work
Looking for more reasons to join Coates? At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
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Coates Career Opportunities Fitter Mechanic in Cambridge employer: Coates
Coates is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and close-knit team environment, ensuring that every employee feels valued and included. With a modern workshop focused on safety and quality workmanship, you will benefit from ongoing training and flexible working options, allowing for personal and professional growth while contributing to exciting projects in the Cambridge region.
