Mechanic

Job Introduction

You’ll maintain our infrastructure. We’ll help you achieve excellence.

As a Mechanic  at Sodexo within  SVT Garage, Scatsta, Quarry, Brae, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9QP, you will be to provide high-quality maintenance, repair, and servicing for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), light vehicles, and plant machinery, ensuring that all equipment operates safely and efficiently in compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 

What you’ll do:  

• Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on HGVs such as cranes, gulley suckers, fire engines, gritters, focusing on engine, transmission, braking, suspension, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Light Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct services and repairs for light vehicles, including oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations, and general repairs.
• Plant Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, service, and repair various plant machinery, including forklifts and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
• Diagnosing Mechanical and Electrical Faults: Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults on HGVs, light vehicles, and plant machinery.
• Pre-MOT Inspections and Repairs: Prepare HGVs and light vehicles for MOT tests, ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards.
• Workshop Operations: Operate and maintain workshop machinery and tools in accordance with company guidelines.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations and ensure repairs and maintenance are carried out in a safe manner. Maintain accurate documentation to comply with legislation.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with line managers, colleagues, and clients to report issues, suggest repair options, and maintain excellent service standards.
• Documentation: Complete and maintain service logs, repair records, and pre-planned maintenance documentation to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• On-Call Duties: Participate in the on-call rota, which includes one week of availability every four weeks

What you bring:  

Qualifications and skills:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience in HGVs and Plant Maintenance: A minimum of 3 years of experience working with HGVs and maintaining light vehicles & plant equipment in a professional setting.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic software and tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Desirable:

• HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driving License: This is advantageous for moving and test-driving heavy vehicles.
• Certification in MOT testing.
• MOT Tester Certification (Class 4, 5, and 7): This is a valuable asset for performing pre-MOT checks and tests.
• Knowledge of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Systems: Understanding the evolving technology in electric and hybrid vehicles is a plus as these vehicle types become more common

Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today Engineer a brighter future

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

Package Description

Build a career with big-name businesses.

• 38 hours per week
• On call rota
• £  per hour
• Staff canteen
• Free parking ​
• Driving license essential

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