Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: £65,000 OTE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Job Type: Permanent
The Role
ZETEC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Workshop Mechanic / HGV Mechanic to join an established operation based in Ellesmere Port.
This is a permanent position offering £65,000 OTE, regular overtime, call-out payments, bonuses and clear opportunities for progression.
You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing HGVs and trailers, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable and compliant.
Duties
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Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers
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Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently
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Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure DVSA compliance
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Complete inspections and safety checks
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Attend occasional breakdown call-outs
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Travel to satellite depots in Liverpool and Sandbach when required
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Maintain accurate workshop records and defect reports
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Ensure all work is completed safely and to company standards
Overtime & Call-Out
Regular overtime is available depending on workload, typically providing an additional 5–10 hours per week.
Overtime opportunities can include:
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Early starts
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Additional hours after the standard shift
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Weekend overtime
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Breakdown and call-out work
The role also operates on an on-call rota, with enhanced payments for call-outs and a pool vehicle provided to take home when on call.
Experience & Qualifications
Required:
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Minimum 5 years' workshop experience
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Minimum 2 years' time-served experience as an HGV Mechanic
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Relevant HGV or mechanical qualifications
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Clean driving licence with no current disqualifications
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Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable:
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Class 2 Category C licence
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Welding and fabrication experience
Candidates will need to provide their own standard hand tools. All specialist tools and equipment will be provided.
Training & Development
The company provides ongoing training and development, which can include:
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Gas-related training
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Diesel training
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HGV Class 2 licence training
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Ongoing role-specific development
Benefits
£65,000 OTE
Regular overtime and call-out opportunities
Daily bonus for qualifying work
Annual bonus opportunity of up to one month's pay
22 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Birthday off in addition to annual leave
Two-week Christmas shutdown
Long-service rewards
Company-provided PPE and workwear
Company work phone
Healthcare
Death in Service insurance
Salary sacrifice scheme
Perkbox
Employee Assistance Programme
Company events
Ongoing training and development
Clear routes for progression
Supportive and professional working environment
Salary description
£65000.00 - £65000.00 per year