Mobile Mechanic

Salary

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
£31,611 – £33,125 + 28.97% pension contribution into defined benefits scheme
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Region
East
Job category/type
FLS Business Services
Date posted
07/03/2025
Job reference
REQ0926
Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotland\’s National forests and land.
Our mechanics work on a wide range of vehicles, machines and equipment (VME) – from cars, vans and 4x4s, to trailers, quads and even forest harvesters and forwarders. We also work in some unique environments: our modern workshops operate with the latest tools and equipment, including two and four post vehicle ramps, computer based diagnostic equipment and Milwaukie hand tools. Working on-site involves operating within the forest environment, from your own FLS mobile mechanics\’ van.
Sitting within a small established team of mechanics and support staff, this is a varied, fast paced role. Mechanics are fully supported and provided with all appropriate training development opportunity.
The Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) team provide safe and economic repair and maintenance of all FLS vehicles, machinery and fleet equipment (VME). We cover the whole of Scotland, operating three workshop areas – North, South and Mid-Scotland.
You’ll be fully supported and provided with all appropriate training, allowing you to develop into a skilled and highly proficient member of our great team.
To be successful in this role you will need Mechanical Engineering based qualifications and experience of carrying out repairs and maintenance work on a wide range of VME.
Please review the Job Description for more information on this role, applications are received through our recruitment portal by way of CV and Covering Letter.