Workshop Mechanic

Workshop Mechanic – Join a Leading Fleet Team

Location: Longcliffe, Derbyshire, DE4 4HN
Salary: £22.22ph (£46,215 p/a) plus excellent benefits including 25 days’ annual leave, matched pension and more
Hours: 40‑hour working week

 

Ready to impact a better future?

At Serco, your skills don’t just fix vehicles — they keep essential services running safely and reliably every day.

We’re looking for a skilled Workshop Mechanic to join our expert fleet maintenance team. If you take pride in high-quality workmanship, enjoy problem-solving, and want a role where your expertise truly matters, this is your opportunity.

As a Workshop Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of Serco commercial vehicles within our fleet maintenance facilities. All work will be carried out in line with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.

You’ll play a vital role in keeping our fleet safe, compliant, and reliable. This is a hands‑on position where your technical expertise will be used to carry out thorough inspections, diagnose and repair faults, and ensure vehicles fully meet DVSA standards.

What you’ll do as a Workshop Mechanic

In this role, you’ll be trusted to:

Carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs across a range of commercial vehicles
Diagnose faults and deliver efficient, high-quality fixes
Work with the Workshop Supervisor to ensure all safety inspections are scheduled at least six months in advance, including statutory obligations
Perform brake testing and ensure DVSA compliance
Conduct road tests following repairs to confirm vehicles are safe and roadworthy
Maintain a clean, organised workshop environment to support safety and efficiency
Maintain accurate service and repair records
Does this sound like you?

You’ll be well‑suited to this role if you have:

Full industry‑recognised qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair)
Experience maintaining large vehicle fleets
A valid Category C Driving Licence (or willing to obtain)
Experience working with specialist hydraulic systems
As part of the recruitment process, you’ll need to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK and complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire. This helps us ensure you have the right support to perform the role effectively.

 

Discover all you need to keep growing

As one of the top 1% of international employers, we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with leaders who are invested in your development. From mentoring and training to clear internal progression pathways, we provide the tools and opportunities to help you build a long‑term career with us.

 

What we offer

Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Training and development: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funded OEM qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring, and strong internal career progression

Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% discount at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP

Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers, including food, clothing, travel, entertainment, and days out

Charity and community: A paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving, and the option to donate spare change to the Serco People Fund Charity

Employee networks: Inclusive networks that support collaboration, learning, and belonging for colleagues across all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds

 

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

https://careers.serco.com/gb/en/job/307893/Workshop-Mechanic?utm_source=FTG