City of York Council
Motor Mechanic
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Are you a skilled and qualified Motor Mechanic?
Available for a potential temporary to permanent role?
Creative in solving maintenance and repair problems?
Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Mechanic to join their fleet team. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge and experience with both hand tools and power tools. As a Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing and maintaining various types of vehicles, machinery, plant and equipment, to ensure optimal performance and safety.
This role is offered on a temporary basis, for a minimum of 4 months, potentially longer, with the opportunity of going permanent. Working days will be Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. Two different shifts patterns.
A minimum pay rate of £16.86 per hour (potentially higher dependent upon experience) and with the opportunity for paid overtime.
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Responsibilities Include
- Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles, plant and machinery.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes, brake repairs, and tyre rotations.
- Diagnose mechanical problems using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance performed.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards in all tasks.
- Collaborate with team members to improve processes and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Mechanic or in a similar role.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot various mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Relevant certifications or qualifications preferably City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 in Mechanics.
- Fabrication skills, welding experience would be beneficial but not essential.
- Cat B drivers licence/Cat C would be advantageous, as would Class 4&7 MOT Testers licence.
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To Apply
If you are passionate about being a vehicle technician and eager to contribute to a dynamic and friendly team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Call Work with York on 07922 425165, 8.30am - 5.00pm or leave a voicemail outside of these hours.
Please note, due to a high volume of applicants, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to get back to everyone, but thank you for taking the time to apply.
To apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.
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