Job profile

Salary: £39,136.30 per annum / £18.81 Per Hour

Hours: 40 per week (Monday to Friday)

Shift times will vary between 6am – 2.30pm / 1.30pm – 10pm

Location: Albert Road Depot, Bristol

Is this role for me?

We are looking for experienced Mechanic who shares our ambitious vision and values to make Bristol a cleaner and greener place to live and work! 

You will be providing efficient and effective high-quality vehicle maintenance of our own, new fleet, consisting of 250 vehicles, including Dennis, DAF, Mercedes and Isuzu. Working as part of a team you will repair mechanical and electrical system malfunctions and troubleshoot breakdowns, performing preventative work on our fleet to ensure efficiency and cost control. You will also support all employees of the workshop.

In return you will benefit from a work/life friendly shift pattern, modern facilities, training and development courses, progression opportunities, and over time available when required.

Key Requirements:

• Ensure fleet compliance records and workshop reports are completed correctly in date and efficiently retained.
• Conduct quality control inspections.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Ensure vehicles comply with statutory legislation.
• Ensure Brand image is of high standard.
• Trouble shooting breakdowns.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Contain costs.
• Evaluate service and parts options.
• Ensure facilities are secure

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years mechanics experience with a range of vehicles
• Ability to work with Job Cards
• Effective communication skills
• Hold a full driving licence valid for use in the UK

Desirable Criteria:

• Under pinning knowledge of commercial test criteria
• Qualifications in vehicle maintenance – City & Guilds Qualification or equivalent
• Practical experience in maintaining commercial vehicles
• Able to evaluate health and safety risks
• Knowledge of and ability to use a parts system 

Our Benefits:

• Depending on your role we provide an employer contribution of up to 5% into the company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave package with 25 days annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays. 
• Support for Mental Health, we have an BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support in a variety of different areas such as Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business. 
• Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All free for our colleagues.
• Because we value our colleagues so much, we want to recruit more employees just like them. Which is why we have our employee referral scheme. 
• Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser. 
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us. We recognise and celebrate talent. 
• Flexible working, we recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation. 

To discuss this role or your application please feel free to contact our People Services team on recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk or by phone on 0117 440 6676.

We are on equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.