Mechanic - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

FCC Environment is hiring a Mechanic for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Hereford, UK, offering £16.26 per hour for 45 hours a week. The role involves servicing and maintaining refuse collection vehicles and HGVs, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have experience with HGVs, vehicle diagnostics, and a Category C driving license is preferred. The position includes benefits like annual leave, pension, and training opportunities.
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Mechanic – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary – £16.26 per hour
Hours – 45 hours per week
Location – Hereford, HR2 8BH

As a Mechanic at FCC Environment, you will carry out mandatory servicing and preventative maintenance on our fleet of refuse collection vehicles and other HGVs, ensuring they are operating safely and efficiently. You will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and supporting our commitment to sustainable waste management.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend incentive
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?
• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles
• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults effectively
• Conduct roadside breakdown repairs when necessary
• Order correct parts efficiently and cost-effectively
• Work proactively with drivers to encourage accurate defect reporting
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health and safety regulations
• Collaborate positively with third-party contractors

What are we looking for?
• Previous experience working on HGVs is desirable
• Knowledge of refuse collection vehicles is an advantage
• Competent with vehicle diagnostics
• Category C driving licence preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
• Proactive, self-motivated and committed to completing tasks
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Excellent timekeeping and a strong team player
• Familiarity with the local area is a plus

About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we work to reduce landfill waste and transform it into valuable resources. Operating over 200 sites and employing 4,200 people across the UK, we are driving the future of recycling and recovery.
The recycling and waste management sector is rapidly evolving—and we need passionate people to help tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we can meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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