Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician

 Salary: £16.10 per hour 

• Location: Leycroft Road 
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to maintain our council’s fleet of vehicles, plant, and equipment. This role involves inspection, servicing, test preparation, fault diagnosis, and repair. The ideal candidate will be proactive, knowledgeable, and ready to contribute to our high standards of vehicle maintenance.

• Carry out vehicle, plant, and equipment inspections, servicing, test preparations, fault diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs, accounting for 80% of the role.
• Complete all written or computerised vehicle and job sheet records upon completion of work, including descriptions of work carried out, parts used, and time taken.
• Interpret information received from drivers and users of plant and equipment, provide advice on actions to be taken, and give feedback on the work completed.
• Engage in miscellaneous tasks associated with the role.

• MOT Tester Certificate is desirable. 
• High level of communication and listening skills, with the ability to engage customers face-to-face or via telephone.
• Proficient in using Workshop ICT systems, vehicle diagnostics, and electronic job cards.
• Ability to trace, diagnose, and repair vehicle, plant, and equipment faults, including the identification of necessary parts and equipment.
• Experience in welding and ability to carry out minor repairs using appropriate welding equipment and techniques.
• Relevant health & safety training for a vehicle maintenance workshop environment.
• At least one of the following qualifications: IMI approved apprenticeship, Level 3 qualification in light/heavy vehicle or plant engineering (City & Guilds Part II, BTEC National, ONC/D or similar).
• Full current driving licence and ability to drive all vehicle and plant types up to 32T GVM (Class C LGV licence preferred).
• Experience working in a large diverse transport maintenance facility.

To apply for the Vehicle Technician position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Ensure your application highlights your ability to meet the key responsibilities and skills outlined above.