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Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PL
Salary - up to £48,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Mon – Fri 40 hr week

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At Serco, our waste and recycling services help local authorities deliver reliable, sustainable waste management. We recycle over 200,000 tons of waste every year, and none of this would be possible without our vehicle mechanics, who keep our HGV refuse trucks and street cleansing vehicles in safe, working order.

• Supervise and support a small team of mechanics, while also carrying out mechanical duties yourself.
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance, servicing and repair of our fleet of refuse vehicles.
• Manage workshop operations including costs, quality checks, budgets and spares.
• Record and report accidents, incidents and MOT results.
• Attend regional review meetings and work closely with the National Fleet Manager and Regional Workshop Manager.
• Support the development of the Mechanical Apprenticeship Programme.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, road transport and dangerous goods legislation (including animal by-products), and Operator’s Licence requirements.

• A fully qualified mechanic (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair) – RCV experience preferred, but training will be provided.
• Skilled in electrical and hydraulic fault finding, chassis servicing, and general vehicle maintenance (welding skills an advantage).
• Willing to take on both supervisory and hands‑on mechanical duties.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with a good understanding of UK and EU road transport legislation.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence (essential, as you may need to attend vehicle breakdowns off‑site).

We particularly welcome applications from ex‑forces candidates with mechanical experience, as well as workshop or garage supervisors with HGV expertise.

Here you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

Our people are integral to everything we do. That’s why our benefits are designed to put you first:

• Holidays: Up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
• A supportive team where many of our managers started as mechanics before progressing into leadership roles.
• Ongoing development and progression opportunities, with training in areas such as Management, HGV Driving, IOSH, Irtec Accreditation, and Transport Manager CPC.
• The chance to make a real difference in your community by keeping essential services moving.

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.