Job Description
Job DescriptionTo inspect, maintain and repair all vehicles or items of plant presented to required professional standards. Ensuring that legal compliance is above the minimum standard allowed. To provide an MOT and taxi testing service.
Participate in maximising workshop efficiency and productivity. Undertake continuous training & development in new & emerging low carbon vehicle technologies such as electric and hydrogen powertrains.RequirementsConduct Fleet asset inspections, preventative maintenance and servicing in accordance with Moray Council and Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) policies and procedures.\n \nTo investigate, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects on all Moray Council vehicles, plant and related ancillary equipment, replacing parts as and when necessary in line with Council and legislative requirements.\n \nConduct Taxi compliance checks in accordance with Moray Council Legal Services schedule of conditions.\n \nConduct DVSA MOT Inspections.\n \nComplete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.\n \nProvide on the job training for other Technicians or Apprentices as required.\n \nCompliance with H&S at work ACT 1974.The IndividualBasic ICT experience.\nExtensive experience of vehicle maintenance functions preferably in a large fleet environment with detailed knowledge of maintenance policies and Goods Vehicle Operators Licence legislation.\nExperience and understanding of how quality impacts upon service delivery.\nWelding and fabrication\n“Time served” vehicle technician on HGV/ Plant & Light Commercial Vehicles (Motor Vehicle Technician Level 3 modern apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance. SVQ3 Heavy Vehicle maintenance and repair SCQF Level 7 or equivalent i.e.
City & Guilds, SCOTVEC etc.)\nVOSA MOT Testing certificate class 4 Must have current driving licence to include C entitlement.\nMoray Council will assess driving skills periodically and the post holder will be expected to pass assessments to the required standard.\nFull driving licence required for testing vehicles category C minimum Driver CPC or equivalent professional qualification.\nHybrid & EV Level EV2. 2 and EV3 training Demonstrable ability to work accurately in relation to collection of fees, issuing receipts, completion of documentation.\nProven ability to work as part of an effective team.\nDemonstrable understanding and experience of working within Health & Safety parameters.\nDemonstrate commitment to quality in all aspects of service delivery.\nAbility to communicate effectively, technical and non-technical information both verbally and in writing.\nAbility to work without supervision and prioritise workloads.\nAbility to use initiative and creativity in developing new ideas and resolving issues/problems.\nAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and to work as part of a team as well as individually.\nAbility to work outside in varying weather conditions.\nProven problem solving skills involved with finding and diagnosing faults in vehicles.\nAbility to use different communication styles and methods, appropriate to the situation\nEvidence of continual professional development.\nAbility to participate on a standby rota.\nAbility to work outside in arduous conditions whilst conducting vehicle repairs or recovery.\n \nClosing Date: 07 March 2025\nStarting Salary: £34,131.76\n£17.74 per hour\n37 Hours per week\nProposed Interview Date: W/C 17 March 2025\n \n \nFor further information contact John Pearson 01343 557314