Prestige Recruitment Specialists are looking to recruit for a Vehicle Technician to join our clients ever growing team. You will work on a range of complex fleet engineering projects and proposals, reporting directly to the shift supervisor.
Main Duties:
To organise administration is undertaken for all work and recorded in line with the expectations of the Traffic Commissioner
Deliver systems which ensure vehicle and operator compliance
Undertake repairs and maintenance for all the Authorities vehicles
Utilise the MOT and Taxi Testing ensuring equipment is suitable and correctly adjusted
Ensure the quality control regime required to be undertaken by the MOT Inspectors is up to date.
Operate software e.g.Transform to check vehicle history and outstanding job requirements
Operational use of Tracker system to identify vehicle position to expedite repairs.
Operational management of Tachograph systems and other compliance procedures including the monitoring of the digital tachograph downloads during service.
Security of data, ensuring compliance with data security guidelines
Assist in preparation of tendering and contract management of use of external resources for vehicle maintenance services
Provide advice and liaise with other bodies to ensure full understanding and agreement on specific proposals or issues.
Identify asset needs and develop specific solutions
Carry out detailed investigations of vehicle queries and developments, determine appropriate response and actions and provide technical reports as appropriate
Supervision of the workload of junior staff and external contractors to ensure delivery of the Council's programmes of works within financial guidelines
Record accurate, timely and relevant information and ensure that wherever possible misunderstandings or disputes are readily resolved with contractors, other agencies and the public
Ensure that all works are carried out in a safe, sustainable and effective manner
Assist with the undertaking of service performance consultations with specific user
Any duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of the post.
Person Specification:
NVQ/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in motor vehicle related subjects
Experienced in vehicle maintenance
In depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance, vehicle mechanical and electrical repairs including the use of diagnostic software
Good understanding of Health and Safety
Analytical skills in respect of systems and vehicle faults
Clear logical communicator, able to deliver information clearly both written and verbally
Is clear, thorough and accurate and is able to deliver positive results
Excellent problem solving skills
Is able to prioritise workloads to deal with changing customer demands
Is a team player but equally can work using own initiative
Is open, honest and trustworthy
Willing to work shifts
Driving Licence
Ability to carry out duties with or without adaptations
Desirable Criteria:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in motor vehicle related subjects
Experience in both light and heavy vehicle maintenance
Knowledge of Operator Licence requirements
Advanced skills in the use of diagnostic equipment
IOSH Managing/Working Safely Qualification (or equivalent)
LGV Category C licence
Driver CPC Qualification
MOT Nominated Tester, classes 4, 5 and 7
Available for out of hours work if required
Due to the high volume of CVs we are currently receiving, we are unable to reply to each application. If you have not heard from us within 10 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector