Total 5 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PJ

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity, as a VDA/Estimator at our busy workshop in Torbay and take advantage of our exceptional £5,000 Golden HelloSalary: up to £40,000 pa (dependent upon experience) + uncapped bonus + Golden HelloAs part of a team of professionals you will undertake the inspection of damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and timeframes. An important aspect of this job is to identify the correct prescribed repair method and prepare, record and maintain records of electronic and manual estimates. You will then liaise effectively with insurance companies to obtain their authority to repair the vehicle at the costs estimated. You will also effectively liaise with customers engineers and technicians to explain and ensure they understand the repair methodology.You will be responsible for assessing many different marques of vehicle. This means keeping up to date with all repair methodologies and it is also important for you as a Vehicle Damage Assessor to fully understand different insurers and manufacturers literature and bulletins. Your aim is to ensure we get the customer's vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time.You will need to have experience using Audatex, with a solid workshop background and hold a full UK Driving Licence.Why choose FMG RS?Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a Vehicle Damage Assessorat FMG RS than just that …A £5,000 ‘Golden Hello’ scheme to welcome you to our team (*ask for further details)fantastic bonus schemeannual leave that increases with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemespension & save-as-you-earn share schemewell-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback dealsWagestream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!We’re going places …We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain, – few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us;You’re rewarded for your part in our success – lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes;We invest in you – We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too;We’re growing – it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres;Join the FMG RS familyWith the best people in the industry within our Group, we really believe that no one else can do what we do as well as us. So what are you waiting for?We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.Keep your career moving, smarter. INDRS

Job Title: Mobile Vehicle Technician
Location: Taunton
Salary: Up to £34,560 + Bonus (OTE £42,500)
Hours: Monday to Friday 35-hour contract
Ref: OC18268

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mobile Vehicle Technician to join our client's main site in Taunton. The successful Mobile Vehicle Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicle makes and models. This position requires a strong understanding of automotive systems and the ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Discounted Car Purchase Scheme & Colleague Car Benefit Offers.
• Discounted Service / Parts / Bodyshop services.
• Training and Continual Self-Development.
• Free Eye Care Vouchers.
• Tool Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee well-being services.
• Free life assurance equivalent to twice your salary.
• Discounted Shopping Portal.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.
• Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Keep up to date with the latest automotive technology and repair techniques.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent or higher will be required to work as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• At least 1 year of experience as a vehicle technician.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and software.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license.

VTSTH
Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Job Title: Mobile Vehicle Technician
Location: Bath
Salary: Up to £34,560 + Bonus (OTE £42,500)
Hours: Monday to Friday 35-hour contract
Ref: OC18246

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mobile Vehicle Technician to join our client's main site in Bath. The successful Mobile Vehicle Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicle makes and models. This position requires a strong understanding of automotive systems and the ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Discounted Car Purchase Scheme & Colleague Car Benefit Offers.
• Discounted Service / Parts / Bodyshop services.
• Training and Continual Self-Development.
• Free Eye Care Vouchers.
• Tool Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee well-being services.
• Free life assurance equivalent to twice your salary.
• Discounted Shopping Portal.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.
• Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Keep up to date with the latest automotive technology and repair techniques.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent or higher will be required to work as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• At least 1 year of experience as a vehicle technician.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and software.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license.

VTSTH
Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Class 1 Night Trunk Driver

Shepton Mallet, Pallet Networks

Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?

If "YES" we want to hear from you!!

The position of Class 1 Night Trunk Driver involves:

• This will involve trunking from Shepton Mallet to pallet network hubs in the West Midlands and reload back to Shepton Mallet.
• You may also be required to cover internal trunking.
• Loading/unloading of vehicle, ensuring load security.
• Completing daily vehicle checks on your company phone.
• Working closely with the network hubs.
• Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing our customer's expectations.
• Attending regular training sessions.

Essential skills required for Class 1 Night Trunk Driver:

• Must have a UK Class 1 (CE) Driving Licence.
• Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of curtain-side trailers is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.
• Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Working to deadlines.
• Confident, polite and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking and self-motivated.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Salary for Class 1 Night Trunk Driver is between £41,847pa - £45,988pa, (including night shift allowance) and MORE! depending on hours worked.
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 48 hours per week, shifts starting circa 19:00hrs.
• Overtime available, paid at an hourly rate.
• Enhanced rate for working weekends.
• Free DCPC training during your employment*
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• Medical Reimbursement*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Class 1 Night Trunk Driver position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

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. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Silver 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.
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Aircraft Fitter-Wildcat RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil BA22 8HTCompetitive salary plus benefits Full time/Permanent
Serco have an exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Fitter (Wildcat) be based at our site at RNAS Yeovilton located in Somerset. This role is responsible for the aircraft management and ground support to our Wildcat aircrafts. Serco are proud to support the Fleet Air Arm, including the Commando Helicopter Force based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, delivering services ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft
- to fuel delivery and off aircraft support services. Yeovilton is one of the Royal Navy`s two principal air stations, is one of the busiest military airfields in the UK and home to more than 100 aircraft. Main Accountabilities:


- Where required by Customer Regulations and Procedures employees are authorised to carry out contracted tasks.
- All contracted tasks are carried out in accordance with current Customer Policy and Regulations and other applicable statutory Regulations.
- Contracted tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- The WMF Serco Team Lead is made aware of all business risks.
- All verbal and written customer complaints and Quality issues are brought to the attention of the Supervisor or Team Lead.
- All employees will comply with:
- The Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974.
- The Serco Management System.
- Where applicable Customer Policy and Regulations applicable to their grade and position.
- Company and Customer Environmental procedures.
- Company Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Other tasks within their capability are carried out as directed by the Team Lead or Serco Support Manager.
- Administration tasks are carried out as required by the Team Lead or Serco Support Manager.
- Further training courses necessary to their job are attended as required.
- Ensuring best practice and assurance of regulatory compliance by the reporting and communication of engineering, safety and near miss events.
- Monitoring hazards and ensuring risks, and issues are identified and quantified to their supervisor or Team Lead.
- They participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and associated programmes when required.
- When deemed as qualified by the Team Lead or Serco Support Manager to do so and when requested, Fitters Mates and Apprentices are trained/mentored as a supporting task of the job requirement.
- To remain flexible and carry out any other tasks within their capabilities and experience in support of the Contract as directed by the Contract Manager or their representative.
- To promote Serco’s professional Company image in all liaisons with internal and external agencies.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Attained formal training in the Wildcat aircraft and associated trade systems.
- Previous experience and a good working knowledge of the following:
- Wildcat Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems (by Trade).
- Wildcat Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment.
- Lean Operating Procedures.
- Naval Air Publications and Compound – Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (C-IETP).
- Health and Safety, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices.
- An understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems.
- Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.
- Understand rotary wing military (aviation) procedures.
- An understanding of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance iaw Regulatory and Legislative requirements (MAA).
- A capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs.


What we offer:

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme