Jarvie Plant Ltd
Mobile Vehicle Mechanic (Covering West and Central Scotland locations)
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Mobile Vehicle Mechanic (Covering West and Central Scotland locations)
Vehicle Mechanic – Mobile (Paisley Depot)
Jarvie Plant, a family-owned business, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Mechanic to join our mobile team across Central and West Scotland. You’ll maintain and repair our fleet of hire vehicles, ensuring they are always safe, reliable, and customer-ready.
About the Role
Our Mobile Vehicle Mechanic is crucial to maintaining high standards across customer sites. You’ll diagnose and resolve vehicle issues both on-site and on the road, minimising downtime and keeping our fleet operational for UK-wide hire.
Based: Paisley Depot (PA3 2RP) Work Type: Mix of mobile assignments (on-site and roadside) with workshop duties during periods of lower demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of road and hire vehicles, including:
- Routine servicing (oil changes, filters, fluid top-ups)
- Engine management & electrical system repairs
- Braking systems & general mechanical faults
- Ensure vehicles meet legal safety standards and pass inspections
- Test repaired parts for optimal functionality
- Comply with all health, safety, and legal regulations
- Identify potential wear issues during inspections
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Rentals Manager, Workshop Manager) to schedule Repairs
- Deliver consistent, professional customer service on-site
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Requirements
- Qualification: NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
- Experience: Proven track record in multi-fleet diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs
- ** Skills:**
- Rapid problem-solving under time constraints
- Exceptional attention to detail (safeguarding vehicles/customer welfare)
- Clarity in communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Deadline-driven with a goal-motivated mindset
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Passion for delivering outstanding service
Note: Basic hand tools will be provided by the applicant, but Jarvie Plant will supply all specialist tools, PPE, and branded workwear.
Our Values & Benefits
Jarvie operates on five cornerstones—safety, collaboration, dependability, progressiveness, and responsibility. As an employee, you’ll embody these values, contributing to our commitment to excellence for both people and customers.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible hours: Monday–Friday shifts accommodate evenings and weekends off
- Attractive pay:
- Competitive hourly rate with contracted 42-hour weeks including 2x time-and-a-half hours
- Additional overtime opportunities at enhanced pay rates
- Development:
- Career-focused learning opportunities
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing:
- Extra holidays with buy/sell options
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Pensions & security:
- Contributory company Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
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Visit our Employment Hero recruitment portal. For inquiries: 📩 recruitment@jarvieplant.co.uk
Important Notes:
- Right-to-work in the UK is a requirement
- Applicants may be subject to employment verification (references, DVLA, credit/criminal checks where relevant).
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