Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for a Vehicle Technician based in Kettering.
Our Transport teams ensure that the National Grid fleet operation is on the road 24/7, 365 days a year. In this role you will help to ensure the vehicle fleet is maintained with minimum downtime to enable the fleet to be operated in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible.
Main Responsibilities
1. Day to day management of own workload including liaising with customers.
2. Routine maintenance of all vehicles, including heavy goods.
3. Repairing and maintaining plant trailers and ancillary equipment.
4. Arranging repairs and maintenance with contracted suppliers.
5. Preparing and presenting vehicles for annual testing.
6. Road testing and diagnosing vehicle faults.
7. Ordering of parts as required for the maintenance and repair of the Transport fleet.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a qualified and time served Vehicle Technician and hold the appropriate NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent qualification. A full driving license is essential for this role and holding a valid LGV (Class C) driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided to the successful candidate.
Alongside a good approach to customer service you will have the ability to work well by yourself as well as working within a team environment. You will be able to consistently maintain high quality standards and work within given timescales.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required.
About The Company
Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
* 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
* Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
* Annual Share Save plan
* Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
* Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
* Free on-site parking at all our main sites
Things you need to know
As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias.
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
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