What's involved with this role:
Title: Temporary Vehicle workshop Foreman/Manager - Works Services Unit
Job Ref: Rugby (HQ) RBC19383
Pay Rate: up to £19.81 per hour PAYE depending on experience
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 6 months
City: RUGBY
Take responsibility for the provision of an efficient and effective workshop and on site operation in accordance with the policy determined by the Waste & Transport Manager, and to undertake the full range of duties of a multi skilled Mechanic
Ensure high quality servicing, maintenance and repair of all Council owned vehicles and plant is carried out to manufacturers specifications. Ensure that all vehicle servicing records are updated as per VOSA regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with the Waste & Transport Manager the post holder is responsible on a day to day basis for the overall management of the Vehicle Workshop and associated staff.
Fully conversant with VOSA regulations on vehicle servicing and preparation for MOT’s ensures that all works are carried out to the appropriate standards.
Assist the Councils Transport Officer in the preparation of the fleet's annual servicing schedules.
Repair, maintain and service vehicles, plant and machinery, of all varieties, sizes and configurations as required to ensure compliant maintenance of the fleet.
Provide advice & guidance to the Waste & Transport Manager in relation to vehicle purchase.
Ensure that all transport maintenance records are kept up to date in accordance with the requirements of the Operators Licence.
Maintain stocks of consumable materials and be responsible for purchasing replacement spare parts.
Advise on best methods of repair and determine repair times in consultation with the Waste & Transport Manager and vehicle manufacturers’ information
Ensure service and repair targets are met.
Qualifications:
City & Guilds qualified mechanic or NVQ3 in Vehicle Mechanics - desirable
LGV Class II Driving Licence
Knowledge:
Knowledge of electrics and hydraulics systems
Knowledge and experience of Electric Vehicles
Knowledge of V.O.S.A Servicing & O Licence requirements - desirable
Experience:
Experience of working with heavy vehicles, plant and commercial vehicles
Experience of working within a mixed fleet environment
Experience of working with refuse and sweeping vehicles - desirable
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and a high degree of self-motivation in order to meet targets.
Ability to work effectively across service areas.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.
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Job Ref: Rugby (HQ) RBC19383
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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