Experienced Vehicle Mechanic

Experienced Vehicle Mechanic – Council Workshop

Location:

Harlow, Essex

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
Pay:  £19.50 per hour PAYE or £24.00 per hour umbrella
Permanent salary:  £35,000 per year upon permanent appointment

Start date:

5 October 2026
Job type:  Full-time, temporary to permanent
Prime Jobs Recruitment is looking for an  experienced Vehicle Mechanic  to join a council workshop supporting property and environmental services in Harlow.
You will mainly work on vans, carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs to keep the fleet safe and operational. Experience working on tractors, lawnmowers, road sweepers or other commercial plant and grounds maintenance equipment would be a significant advantage.
Your responsibilities   Service, maintain and repair vans and other fleet vehicles.
Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out appropriate repairs.
Complete vehicle inspections and accurately record work undertaken.
Support maintenance of plant and specialist equipment where your experience allows.
Maintain a safe, tidy workshop and follow health and safety procedures.
What we're looking for   Previous professional experience as a vehicle mechanic.
Relevant mechanical qualifications, with  copies of certificates required .
Experience servicing, diagnosing faults and repairing vans.
A reliable approach, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Experience with commercial plant or grounds maintenance equipment would be a bonus.
Application and start process  Please apply with your up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a telephone interview. Qualification verification and pre-employment checks must be completed before starting.