Garage Mechanic

Job Title: Garage Mechanic
Location: Rotherham
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, with alternate weekend shifts (6:00 am - 2:00 pm) and a midweek day off.
Salary: £37,593.63

About the Company:

Our client is a leader in the specialist steel industry, operating throughout South Yorkshire. They are a forward-thinking, innovative company offering exciting career opportunities, fostering growth, and professional development.

They are currently looking for a dedicated and skilled Mechanic to join their Mobile Plant Maintenance team. Based in Rotherham, this role involves providing maintenance and repair services for a diverse range of mobile plants and equipment across Rotherham and Sheffield.

About the role: 

• Perform MOT preparation, annual servicing, and breakdown repairs on-site vans.
• Maintain and repair HGVs, trailers, mobile cranes, forklifts, and specialized heavy industrial vehicles used in the steelmaking industry.
• Offer mechanical and basic electrical maintenance services, including fault-finding on mobile plant equipment.

About You:

• Qualifications: You should be BTEC, NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of experience in vehicle maintenance. 
• Safety-Conscious: Strong understanding of safe working procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Skills: Methodical approach to work, excellent fault-finding abilities, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Independent Worker: Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised, and deliver exceptional customer service in line with departmental objectives.
• License: A full, valid UK driving license is essential

What would make you stand out? (Desirable)

• Knowledge of HGV regulations and MOT standards 

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Salary: £37,593.63 (including shift allowance)
• Generous Annual Leave: 39 days of holiday per year
• Employee Benefits: Retail discount scheme and up to 16% combined pension contribution
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday shifts, with alternate weekend work and a midweek day off
• Perks: Free on-site parking, wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance, and income protection
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training and career progression within a dynamic and growing company

Apply Now! Verus Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Keywords: Mobile Plant Technician, HGV Mechanic, Mobile Plant Maintenance, Vehicle MOT Preparation, Rotherham, Sheffield