Skilled Mechanic

JMB48 – Skilled Mechanic

Location: Norwich

Salary: £21.12 per hour + weekend and unsociable hours premiums

Benefits: £2,000 Joining Bonus, Overtime Available, Technical Training & Career Progression

Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Skilled Mechanic on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified mechanic to join a well-established engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles. The successful candidate will carry out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and breakdown support, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable, and fit for operation.

The role is ideally suited to skilled mechanics with experience working on HGVs, PSV vehicles, commercial vehicles, cars, vans, military vehicles, or other motor vehicles. 

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all suitably qualified candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and carry out mechanical repairs, servicing, and component replacement.
• Identify vehicle faults and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and vehicle inspections.
• Conduct mechanical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Use diagnostic equipment and handheld data capture devices where applicable.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and recovery callouts when required.
• Carry out vehicle road tests to identify faults and verify completed repairs.
• Inspect mechanical components and identify potential defects before they develop into major issues.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and to the required engineering standards.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and service records.
• Work as part of a wider engineering team to minimise vehicle downtime.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or a relevant mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience working on HGV, PSV, commercial, military, or other motor vehicles is welcomed.
• mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems, components, and preventative maintenance.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work across a variety of maintenance activities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ex-military engineers and mechanics are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• £21.12 per hour basic rate.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and unsociable hours.
• £2,000 joining bonus (£1,000 on joining and £1,000 upon successful completion of probation).
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing technical training and career progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing package including healthcare support.
• Free travel pass.
• Discounted rail travel.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free PPE and laundry service.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

Why Apply?
If you’re a mechanic looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive engineering environment where your technical ability is valued and developed.

The role could be particularly well suited to ex-Army REME, Royal Engineers, Royal Navy, RAF or other Armed Forces engineers and mechanics looking to transfer their hands-on mechanical experience into a civilian career. If you have strong mechanical experience working on motor vehicles and hold the relevant Level 3 qualification, our client is keen to hear from you.