Vehicle Maintenance Operative

Brakes Food Shop; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service supplier in Warrington is seeking a qualified Vehicle Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible for maintaining HGV vehicles on-site, ensuring compliance with DVSA standards, and minimizing downtime. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and have a passion for vehicle maintenance. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development. Join a friendly team that values inclusivity and personal growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Employee discounts on products

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Mechanic experienced in vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to complete work to DVSA standards.
• Experience in a commercial maintenance role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle maintenance work on site.
• Identify and advise supervisors of additional work required.
• Reduce vehicle downtime to a minimum.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with HGV maintenance

Job description

Our Brakes Site Vehicle Maintenance Technician are the people that help to keep our network running – they not only love to find solutions, but they ensure that everything we do enables us to deliver on our promises to our customers and exceed expectations whilst working together as one team and having some fun along the way!

Discover the best of both worlds. As the UK industry leader, we offer job security and career development – with the family feel,rewardsand recognition of our friendly warehouse team in Warrington. We take pride in looking after our people. So, as well as plenty ofperks, a generous salary, realisticbonusesand other financial rewards.

Based out of ourWarringtonDepotwe are looking for a qualified HGV Mechanic to carry out work on site. You willidentifyandadvisesupervisors of anyadditionalworkrequired. You will be used to completing workin a timely mannertoDVSAstandards. You will endeavour to reduce vehicle down time to a minimum and although not essential it would be preferable if you have maintenance experience in a Commercial capacity. Able to work alone using or initiative or as an active member of the teamgood communicationskills are essential. You will workon alternative shifts of 03:00-12:30 &14:00 - 23:30.10% hourly rate uplift between 18:00-22:00&20% hourly rate uplift between 22:00-06:00.

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus theoptiontopurchasemore, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition,you’llhave the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry leading Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!