Job Summary
We’re looking for a Vehicle Mechanic to join the team at Singleton Birch. You’ll work closely alongside the maintenance and production teams to ensure that site vehicles are safe, and breakdowns are kept to a minimum. You will be responsible for undertaking mechanical diagnostics and repairs alongside the ongoing maintenance to site vehicles.
Main Responsibilities
- Completing planned and reactive maintenance of vehicles across a production and quarrying environment
- Performing scheduled maintenance and servicing of light vehicles including 4x4s, vans, and a small number of HGVs and mobile plant equipment such as Scania and Volvo tipper and telehandlers
- Carrying out emergency breakdown repairs across site
- Completing breakdown diagnostics (RCA) and supporting with the elimination of repeat failures
- Conducting vehicle specific inspections
- Liaising with site supervisors and managers to coordinate repair and maintenance schedules
- Ensuring on-site spares are kept to optimum levels
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A NVQ Level 2/3 in Light Vehicle or HGV Maintenance, Mobile Plant Maintenance or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds)
- Proven experience in a similar role as a Mobile Plant Fitter/HGV Fitter/Technician
- Strong understanding of maintaining a wide range of light vehicles, HGVs, plant vehicles
- Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel engines
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Ability to self-motivate, work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of team and communicate effectively with others
Benefits (subject to criteria which will be discussed further in interview):
- 27 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
- Pension scheme (with 8% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
About Us:
Since the 1850s, Singleton Birch Ltd has been quarrying Lincolnshire chalk and working to establish an impeccable reputation with our customers and stakeholders. Singleton Birch Ltd is a company with a proud past and a very bright future. The company was established in 1815 and is named after the founder William Singleton Birch, who was a minerals merchant. Since our founding, we have continued to grow, becoming a global supplier of lime products and services.
In 2022, Singleton Birch became part of the MLC family of businesses, a global supplier of high-quality products and technical services related to lime. MLC and Singleton Birch share a similar mission and vision, which focuses on using the essential mineral lime to support the evolving needs of society, with an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, and service. Our trusted brands, leadership, and availability of offerings remains unchanged. However, our new ownership expands our capabilities to serve customers worldwide while driving growth and innovation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnetby le Wold DN38 6AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
