We have a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician at Doncaster Council, this is a full-time Permanent role.
Salary details: Grade 8, £31,372 - £34,949 (depending on experience etc)
plus 6% shift allowance including Saturday working on rotas.
Contract Type: Full-time, 37 Hours Per Week, permanent
What is the role?
Doncaster Council are looking for a Vehicle Technician, to carry out all inspections, maintenance and repairs, on a large diverse fleet and varied Plant equipment, to ensure required/roadworthy condition and usability is maintained.
What are your responsibilities?
- The inspection of and in-depth vehicle associated ancillaries' repairs on cars, light commercials, and plant equipment.
- Carry out MOT, Hackney and Private Hire tests in accordance with DVSA and Council regulations. (Training if not a MOT tester will be given)
- Provide a responsive service enabling the Council to meet its statutory obligations, and legislative requirements set down by relative government bodies and industry professionals.
- Work in line with all H&S regulations, risk assessments and safe working practices.
- To diagnose vehicle defects and related issues, including use of IT based diagnostic equipment.
- Carry out work within a realistic time, be this time either manufacturers, ICME, locally negotiated or a combination.
- Complete all relevant statutory documentation; To support the training of apprentices and pass on necessary knowledge and skills.
- Awareness of the motor vehicle retail industry and vehicle manufacturers' specifications.
- Experience of working in a Transport Workshop environment delivering reactive repairs; project work, servicing, and technical skills.
- Experience in either a franchised dealership or major fleet operation.
What skills do you Need?
- Must have recent experience of working as a Vehicle Technician, for a local authority or Vehicle Maintenance company.
- Must be physically fit and healthy, as you will be working in the Workshop / Outside and may need to lift heavy items.
- You must be Fully Qualified to issue MOTs to vehicles.
- Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and managers.
- IMI/City & Guilds or NVQ Automotive Servicing and Repair Level 3 (Light or Heavy);
- IMI/City & Guilds Motor- Craft Part 1 & 2 or BTEC equivalent (Light or Heavy);
- ICT Literate.
- Full UK Driving License.
- Full Knowledge of all Health and Safety legislations
Additional Information
- Rotating weekly days and afters shift.
- Days Monday - Thursday 06.00 to 14.00 (13.00 Friday)
- Afters Monday - Thursday 12.00 to 20.00 (19.00 Friday)
- Rostered Saturday (approx. 1 in 6) 07.00 to 15.00 with a day off in lieu the following week.
- Optional weekly call out (approx. 1 in 6)
Next Steps:
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