About A C Shropshire Limited
A C Shropshire Limited is a leading name in sustainable agriculture, with decades of experience supplying high-quality animal feeds and delivering renewable energy solutions.
It's a business with real purpose and to keep it running, we need skilled, dependable people. That's where you come in.
Are you a skilled HGV / Plant Mechanic looking for a role that genuinely challenges you? This is a hands-on position where you'll work across a wide range of heavy vehicles and plant equipment far more diverse than your typical workshop role. We have two positions available and are looking for experienced mechanics who are ready to get stuck in from day one.
What You'll Be Working On
You'll diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues across:
Plant Vehicles
- JCB Telehandlers, Loading Shovels, 360 Diggers
- Access platform cherry pickers
HGV Chassis Cabs
Trailers
- Hook lift, Tanker, Curtain sider
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Carry out 6-weekly vehicle and trailer inspections and services to a thorough and high standard, including preventative maintenance, hook lifting equipment and MOT preps
- Servicing and repair work on Telehandlers
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues efficiently using diagnostic tools (Jaltest)
- Carry out repairs and replacement of faulty parts and components, including engines, transmissions, brakes, Adblue components, ABS components and electrical systems
- Deal with breakdowns by diagnosing problems over the phone, roadside or on customer sites (on-call rota)
- Carry out services and general repairs on plant vehicles
- Keep up-to-date and accurate records of work carried out including parts used and time allocated — inspection sheets, job sheets and parts used
- Ensure good communication regarding any repair work, timeframes and parts required
- Follow company safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment at all times
What We're Looking For
Essential
- 4+ years of practical experience as an HGV and/or plant mechanic
- Knowledge of multi-brand vehicles
- IRTEC certification
Desirable
- 6+ years of practical experience
- Broad knowledge of multi-brand vehicles
- Experience with welding and fabrication
- Knowledge of LOLER regulations for Hooklift equipment
- Knowledge of vehicle Hooklift equipment (RORO)
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems
The Right Attitude
- Good work ethic and dependability
- Willing to learn and develop new skills
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Keen attention to detail
- Team player with a real desire to develop current skills and build on new knowledge
Hours of Work
Vacancy: 47.5 hours per week (45 hours excluding 30 minutes unpaid lunch breaks) — Monday to Friday, Earlies or Lates (Hours Negotiable).
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary, negotiable dependant on experience
- Company pension scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance (3x annual salary)
- Birthday leave
- Free on-site parking
- Uniform provided
- Learning and development opportunities
Location & Start Date
Location: Huncote, Leicestershire — candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting (required).
Work location: In person
Expected start date: ASAP
Ready to take on a role that genuinely uses your full skillset? Apply now and tell us about your experience.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
