At a Glance
- Tasks: Service, maintain, and repair HGVs and trailers in a dynamic workshop environment.
- Company: Join a well-established operation in Ellesmere Port with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn £65,000 OTE, enjoy regular overtime, bonuses, and 22 days annual leave.
- Other info: Ongoing training, clear progression routes, and a positive working environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring vehicles are safe and compliant while advancing your skills.
- Qualifications: 5 years workshop experience and 2 years as an HGV Mechanic required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: £65,000 OTE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Job Type: Permanent
The Role
ZETEC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Workshop Mechanic / HGV Mechanic to join an established operation based in Ellesmere Port. This is a permanent position offering £65,000 OTE, regular overtime, call-out payments, bonuses and clear opportunities for progression. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and trailers, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable and compliant.
Duties
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently
- Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure DVSA compliance
- Complete inspections and safety checks
- Attend occasional breakdown call-outs
- Travel to satellite depots in Liverpool and Sandbach when required
- Maintain accurate workshop records and defect reports
- Ensure all work is completed safely and to company standards
Overtime & Call-Out
Regular overtime is available depending on workload, typically providing an additional 5–10 hours per week. Overtime opportunities can include:
- Early starts
- Additional hours after the standard shift
- Weekend overtime
- Breakdown and call-out work
The role also operates on an on-call rota, with enhanced payments for call-outs and a pool vehicle provided to take home when on call.
Experience & Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum 5 years' workshop experience
- Minimum 2 years' time-served experience as an HGV Mechanic
- Relevant HGV or mechanical qualifications
- Clean driving licence with no current disqualifications
- Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable:
- Class 2 Category C licence
- Welding and fabrication experience
Candidates will need to provide their own standard hand tools. All specialist tools and equipment will be provided.
Training & Development
The company provides ongoing training and development, which can include:
- Gas-related training
- Diesel training
- HGV Class 2 licence training
- Ongoing role-specific development
Benefits
- £65,000 OTE
- Regular overtime and call-out opportunities
- Daily bonus for qualifying work
- Annual bonus opportunity of up to one month's pay
- 22 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Birthday off in addition to annual leave
- Two-week Christmas shutdown
- Long-service rewards
- Company-provided PPE and workwear
- Company work phone
- Healthcare
- Death in Service insurance
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Perkbox
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company events
- Ongoing training and development
- Clear routes for progression
- Supportive and professional working environment
Workshop Mechanic employer: Zetec
Join a well-established company in Ellesmere Port that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As an Assembly Operative, you will benefit from full training, opportunities for continuous improvement, and a supportive team environment, all while contributing to high-quality production standards. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on safety and quality, this role offers a rewarding career path in a thriving industry.
