The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is looking for a skilled vehicle technician to carry out repair and maintenance to various types of fleet vehicles. Located in London, E14 0JJ. This is a great opportunity that is likely to become permanent!
JOB SUMMARY:
Undertake the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment including other repairs and modifications on vehicles and equipment that require specialist skills and experience as identified in the person specification attached.
Prepare and present all types of vehicles and motorcycles to appropriate approved testing stations and achieve a high pass rate.
Undertake MOT tests on appropriate vehicles presented to the Council’s MOT bay.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
1. To undertake a wide range of tasks in the vehicle workshop which require the use of specific knowledge and skills as identified in the Person Specification.
2. To undertake scheduled inspections and services to vehicles and equipment to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
3. To undertake safety and maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment operated by contractors to the Council.
4. To complete accurately all other appropriate and required records, including timesheets, driving hours etc.
5. To identify, locate, order and collect parts as necessary to ensure works are undertaken within agreed timescales in order to maintain the operational efficiency of vehicles and equipment, including liaison with suppliers, manufacturers and/or their agents.
6. To understand the Health and Safety risks identified for the Vehicle Workshop environment and ensure that all mitigating procedures and practices developed from the Risk Assessments are implemented. To notify the Workshop Supervisor immediately of any identified hazards or safety concerns.
7. To keep nominated own work-area free from hazards and in a clean and tidy condition and assist others in keeping the whole of the Vehicle Workshop environment in a similar condition.
8. To use and operate all equipment in the workshop in an appropriate manner and, once used, return it to the appropriate storage area.
9. If a nominated key holder, to unlock and secure the workshop area if the Workshop Supervisor is not available to do so.
10. To identify and then manage own workload effectively in line with agreed service priorities and prescribed standards, when the Workshop Supervisor is not available or if working away from the vehicle workshop.
11. To undertake restricted administrative duties in the absence of the Senior Vehicle Technician to ensure the effectiveness of the vehicle workshop and the delivery of its service standards.
12. To keep any protective clothing or footwear issued to you in a clean and smart condition and ensure that they are cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s washing/cleaning instructions.
13. To attend when required, receive appropriate training and certification(s) as identified by the Workshop Supervisor.
14. To provide familiarisation training, where appropriate to do so, to others prior to their driving or operating equipment.
15. To drive vehicles as required, either to collect, deliver, road test, or to attend testing stations, specialist repairers or other repairers.
16. To undertake inspections of cars, light vans, purchased by staff of the Council and provide a current market valuation using appropriate professional guides held by the Workshop Supervisor.
17. To use appropriate Information Technology as instructed and in accordance with training provided.
If you are interested in this role please do reach out to me via email or telephone!
Email: amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com
Phone: 020 753 766 07
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