Mobile Vehicle Mechanic

Job description
Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant!

Are you a skilled Vehicle Mechanic looking for your next challenge? At Jarvie Plant, we’re offering the opportunity to be part of a supportive, experienced team where your expertise will make a real difference. Based from our Manchester Depot (M29 7JS) and covering the Greater Manchester areas, you’ll help keep our fleet moving, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for hire when our customers need them.

How This Role Supports The Delivery Of Hire Solutions

As a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic, you play a key role in maintaining the high standards our customers rely on. By quickly identifying and resolving issues, both on-site and on the road, you help minimise downtime and keep our fleet hire-ready, ensuring we deliver dependable, high-quality solutions across every job.

Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose and repair issues on a variety of vehicles, both roadside and at customer sites.
• Carry out routine services like oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks.
• Address engine management, electrical systems, braking systems, and more.
• Ensure vehicles meet required standards and pass inspections.
• Test replaced parts to verify proper function.
• Comply with legal and safety regulations.
• Identify potential wear and tear during inspections.
• Work efficiently with team members to complete tasks on time.
• Report concerns to the Rentals Manager and/or Workshop Manager.
• Assist with workshop and depot repairs when needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with professionalism and care.

What Will Make You a Great Fit
• NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on multi-fleet vehicles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently.
• Attention to detail, ensuring vehicle safety and high-quality work.
• Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

Why Work For Jarvie Plant

As a family owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values: Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you’ll help put those values into action, delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused hire solutions. We’re committed to supporting our people as much as we support our customers. When you join Jarvie Plant, you’ll benefit from:
• Competitive hourly rate, including overtime premiums
• Company van for travel and transport of tools/parts
• Monday to Friday work pattern (overtime available)
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme with staff discounts
• Extra holidays with buy/sell options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies for a healthy work-life balance
• Life assurance for peace of mind

NB: You will be expected to provide your own hand tools. The company supplies specialist tools and all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

How To Apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply today via our Employment Hero recruitment portal. For any questions, contact recruitment@jarvieplant.co.uk.

Important Information Before You Apply
• We’re unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and, where relevant, DVLA, credit, or criminal checks.

Jarvie Plant – where people are, and always will be, our greatest asset.

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