Hgv fleet mechanic / fitter

Fort William

BEAR Scotland

Mechanic

Posted: 12h ago

The role

HGV Fleet Mechanic / Fitter

Location: Oban / Fort William / KingussieCategory: Fleet Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, Standby Rota and Overtime Opportunities availableWorking Style: On site / Travel required

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

The Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans some 1,422km of trunk road through some of the most scenic parts of the country. It covers a huge area of Scotland, from Thurso and Wick in the very north of the Highlands down to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, from Uig on Skye to Perth and Stirling.

We have a vacancy in our Fleet team for a Mobile Fitter, to be based in either Oban or Fort William, reporting to the Fleet Manager. This is a full-time role with a Standby Rota and Overtime available.

Role includes:

Repair and maintain all HGVs, equipment and plant as required

Safe use of variety of tools, including hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment

Repair and replace damage or worn parts of vehicle panelling, lights or machinery

Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary

Carry out inspections of new vehicles, prior to issuing

Carry out on-call (out of hours) standby on a week on week off basis

When on call respond and action any calls and when required attend site

Communicate with team members and supervisors about vehicle performance and maintenance issues

Comply with Health and Safety procedures

Record work carried out and ensure good housekeeping

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

Mechanical knowledge of highway maintenance and winter maintenance vehicles

Understanding of Health and Safety at work

Able to service, diagnose and repair various types of vehicles

Experience of power tools and hand tools

Strong attention to detail

HGV licence preferred but not essential

Team player

Ability to use own initiative

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.

If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match

Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Want to find out a bit more before applying? We’d be delighted to have an informal chat about the role. Just get in touch and we’ll arrange a convenient time to speak. Please email us on recruitment@bearscotland.co.uk

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.

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