Vehicle Mechanic​/Technician

Overview

Vehicle Mechanic / Technician –

Location:

Lincoln, LN6. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. Jointline are seeking a skilled and reliable Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in the Lincoln workshop. The role involves ensuring a varied fleet of highway, central, and construction vehicles, along with specialised plant and equipment, remains fully operational and safe. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a small team, with a proactive approach and strong commitment to safety, quality, and reliability.

• Inspect HGV and light commercial fleet in line with operator licence compliance requirements.
• Inspect plant engines, mechanical and electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
• Inspect vehicle electrical systems to repair, maintain, and/or upgrade.
• Conduct routine maintenance (replacing fluids, lubricants, parts, etc.) to maintain vehicle and plant functionality and longevity.
• Schedule future maintenance sessions with the support of the transport manager.
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date maintenance records of work carried out.
• Maintain workshop equipment and tools in line with company SSOW.
• Inspect and service vehicles, compressors, plant, and hand power tools per company maintenance schedule.
• Keep accurate records of inspections, repairs, and parts used on vehicles or plant equipment.
• Order oil, lubricants, and parts using the company purchase order system; all parts ordered must have a matching purchase order.
• Book all parts used to the relevant vehicle, plant, or power tools.
• Pass all delivery notes to the transport manager.
• Check waste oil tank levels weekly and advise the transport manager if the oil needs to be emptied.

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, including 1 hour break. Overtime is available. Flexibility is required, including occasional work on breakdowns.

• Proven experience as an HGV or Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (experience with plant machinery is a plus).
• Full UK Driving Licence (HGV licence desirable but not essential).
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle mechanics, auto-electrics, and hydraulics.
• Up-to-date familiarity with DVSA and operator licence compliance requirements.
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability.

We support each employee to succeed and feel empowered to perform to the best of their ability. We encourage initiative and personal skill development, and we strive to keep up to date with the latest innovations and techniques. We aim to ensure you feel valued, supported, motivated, and rewarded for your contribution. Our policy is to promote from within as the business grows.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and celebrate difference. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs alone. We recognise the value serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and country. We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and offer a guaranteed interview to suitably qualified service personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.

If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Jointline, please apply.