Vehicle Mechanic
SRC Group · Colchester, East of England
Vehicle Mechanic at SRC Group, based in Colchester, East of England. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Colchester, East of England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 21 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference d45c1a0e-3e35-4fe3-9615-473943a4071c
About the role
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The purpose of the role is to assist with the smooth running of vehicles and plant machinery within SRC Group and maintaining plant equipment to a high standard.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Maintenance Manager
Responsible for: None
Liaison with: Managers, Employees
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MAIN TASKS OF JOB:
To perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on company vehicles.
Service and maintain SRC fleet of vehicles.
Diagnose issues with vehicles.
Conduct inspections and identify necessary repairs or replacements.
Assemble vehicle components as needed.
Utlise power and hand tools to complete repairs.
To ensure preventative maintenance, repair work, installations as appropriate is carried out as per instructions from Maintenance Manager.
Fault find mechanical faults and repair equipment in breakdown situation.
To ensure parts and equipment availability prior to commencement of any maintenance or repair work being carried out.
To anticipate, report or repair any Service equipment requiring remedial work that may affect the continuity of operations.
To complete accurate records for all work completed using Service and Inspection schedules.
To identify and maintain quantity and functionality of tools and equipment as instructed by the Maintenance manager.
To ensure issued Personal Protection Equipment is maintained in a safe and hygienic condition and used throughout the course of your related duties at all times.
Maintain accurate and up to date records and files.
To comply with the company’s Factory Production Control Manual in support of SRC Quality Objectives.
To act in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices highlighting any issues appropriately.
To perform duties as directed by Manager.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Must have level 3 NVQ in light vehicle maintenance or equivalent.
Enthusiastic, committed and a fast learner with previous experience of a busy environment
Health and Safety trained or working towards
Strong communication skills and willingness to take instruction.
Ability to work with individuals across departments
Experience working with vehicles
Reference: d45c1a0e-3e35-4fe3-9615-473943a4071c · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via SRC Group
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