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    HGV Mechanic - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Job&Talent

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    Manufacturing / Mechanical
    Description

    We are recruiting for vehicle technicians to work in the Sandwell area. With a fleet size of over 1000 items, there is a huge variety of vehicles and equipment.

    Key Requirements

    Full UK HGV (Category C or C+E)

    Hold a BTEC National Certificate in Automotive Engineering ONC or equivalent.

    Take part in an out of hours breakdown service.

    Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Equivalent or experience of working in Heavy Commercial Vehicle workshop.

    LGV Licence Unrestricted Category C.

    F gas licence.

    Fork lift operator's licence.

    Tail lift LOLER certification.

    Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement.

    Hours - 37 hours per week - Rate of pay is £18.06 per hour

    Job Summary To undertake without supervision all major and general repairs to all types of motor vehicles and items of plant and horticultural equipment to include specialist repairs, inspections and diagnostics within the workshop and on site

    Your current duties and responsibilities are: -

    1. Responsible to carry out all repair work and scheduled maintenance of vehicles, plant & horticultural equipment including engine, chassis, gearbox, electrical repair and preventative maintenance in-line with manufacturers specifications, best practise, DVSA road worthiness standards and service level agreements.

    2. Responsible for maintaining appropriate knowledge in order to carry out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation in line with the requirements set out by the DVSA including the HGV inspection manual and Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 2022.

    3. Responsible for carrying out work on and around vehicle high voltage systems, safely and in accordance with working procedures and best practice.

    4. Carry out bodywork, painting, welding and fabrication within the capabilities of the workshop.

    5. Carry out diagnosis of faults on all systems using various methods and equipment such as multi-meters, EOBD readers and specialised diagnostic equipment.

    6. Responsible to ensure for all work carried out with due regard to the safety and welfare of others, whilst maintaining work areas in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition with limited supervision.

    7. Responsible to undertake all assigned tasks relating to vehicle/equipment repairs and maintenance within industry standard working times to meet KPI's.

    8. Preparation of new fleet items for operational and road use including the application of livery, pre-delivery inspection and any required modifications in line with the service users specification.

    9. Mandatory requirement to participate in Fleet Services out of hours standby, including call out and on site working to meet any stakeholders/contractual requirements on a rota basis and/or to suit business needs.

    10. Responsible under the instruction of a relevant supervisor/manager to attend roadside breakdowns in all weather conditions ensuring the health, safety and well being of all vehicle/equipment, users and passengers.

    11. Directly responsible for the load safety of any vehicles or assets recovered from roadside or satellite depots.

    12. Responsible for lone working at various stakeholder's premises/depots, carrying out tasks using own initiative with limited or no direct supervision.

    13. To carry out various driving duties including general vehicle recovery, vehicle and spares delivery/collection, including vehicle MOT presentation in accordance with service.

    14. Removal of spares and equipment from obsolete fleet items.

    15. Responsible to use work equipment safely and in line with working procedures. Undertaking pre-use inspections of work equipment and any minor repairs within competency, ensuring the equipment is safe to use, reporting defects to line manager.

    16. Responsible for the mentoring of apprentices and/or young persons.

    17. To ensure the economic use of all items of plant, equipment, spare parts, etc.

    18. Required to assist a variety of stakeholders including DVSA, Taxi Licensing and West Midlands Police.

    19. Required to obtain fork lift truck licence, F gas licence, Tail lift LOLER certification, Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement and any other training, certification or qualification deemed necessary for the service area.

    20. To work alternating shifts to suit the business requirements.

    21. To participate in the operation of the Council's Appraisal Scheme.

    22. It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Council's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy and also the Equalities Act 2010.

    23. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.

    24. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.

    Please apply online or call for further details

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