Mechanic

Mechanic, RAF Molesworth

Permanent, Full time, 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

£33, 948 plus on-call allowance (plus overtime when called out)

Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanic to join the team at RAF Molesworth. 

As the Mechanic, you will be responsible for the through life service and repair of a fleet of UK and US spec vehicles ranging from cars to fire trucks. 

The role is 39 hours per week Monday - Friday and you will be part of a fantastic team who also provide 24/7 accident and breakdown cover. An allowance is paid on top of your salary for holding a call-out phone 1 week in 4, and any callout attracts overtime on top of that.

This is great opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to contribute to a well-established team, with a healthy focus on work-life balance.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Repair and maintenance on a fleet of 131 Vehicles (90% are US Spec Left-hand drive).
• Repair and maintenance on a range of equipment (including tail lifts, generators etc).
• Perform inspections, maintenance, identify faults and carry out repairs on all vehicle types as required.
• Use of diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles
• Ensure that all maintenance and repairs are carried out in accordance with relevant instructions and regulations.
• Conduct vehicle test drives to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
• Operate all tools, equipment, and machinery according to associated safety procedures.
• Follow company safety procedures and industry standards to perform role, including COSHH, manual handling, working at height, etc.

What you'll need to do the role (essential):

• Must have a full clean UK Driving License
• NVQ Level 3 Maintenance Qualification or Equivalent
• Be self-motivated with relevant experience in vehicle inspection, repair, maintenance and diagnostics and able to work to a high standard
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance

Desirable: 

• Mobile Air Conditioning Qualification 
• Drivers Certificate or Professional Competence [CPC] 
• Experience of Tyre changing and balancing
• HGV licence 
• Experience in roadside recovery + trailer (+E)
• Forklift license

Benefits:

• Salary:  salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus 10 US Federal Holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• 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.

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