Serco Longcliffe, England, United Kingdom
Salary: up to £43,000-£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40‑hour week
At Serco, our waste and recycling services help local authorities deliver reliable, sustainable waste management. We recycle over 200,000 tons of waste every year, and none of this would be possible without our vehicle mechanics, who ensure our HGV refuse trucks and street cleansing vehicles remain safe and operational.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and support a small team of mechanics, while also carrying out mechanical duties yourself.
* Oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance, servicing and repair of our fleet of refuse vehicles.
* Manage workshop operations including costs, quality checks, budgets and spares.
* Record and report accidents, incidents and MOT results.
* Attend regional review meetings and work closely with the National Fleet Manager and Regional Workshop Manager.
* Support the development of the Mechanical Apprenticeship Programme.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, road transport and dangerous goods legislation (including animal by‑products) and Operator’s Licence requirements.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified mechanic (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair). RCV experience preferred, but training will be provided.
* Skilled in electrical and hydraulic fault finding, chassis servicing, and general vehicle maintenance (welding skills an advantage).
* Willing to take on both supervisory and hands‑on mechanical duties.
* Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with a good understanding of UK and EU road transport legislation.
* In possession of a full UK driving licence (essential, as you may need to attend vehicle breakdowns off‑site).
We particularly welcome applications from ex‑forces candidates with mechanical experience, as well as workshop or garage supervisors with HGV expertise.
Benefits
* Holidays: Up to 25 days plus bank holidays
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
* Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, and 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
* Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
* Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
* Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
* A supportive team where many managers started as mechanics before progressing into leadership roles.
* Ongoing development and progression opportunities, with training in areas such as Management, HGV Driving, IOSH, Irtec Accreditation, and Transport Manager CPC.
* The chance to make a real difference in your community by keeping essential services moving.
About Serco
Serco is a global provider of essential public services, operating in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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We operate a hybrid work structure and are proudly Disability Confident and holders of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through our Ban the Box pledge. For help with your application, contact 0345 010 4000.
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