Hgv Mechanic - Kidderminster, United Kingdom - OWOA

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Kidderminster, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

HGV Technician

Duties Related to the Operation of the Vehicle Workshop and MOT Center:

Assist with the allocation of work and administration of the vehicle workshop.
Provide fleet vehicle and plant maintenance along with MOT & Taxi testing.

Corporate Accountabilities:

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Work to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimization. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
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Health and Safety: Operate in line with the health and safety policies and procedures.
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Information Security and Governance: Manage information in line with policies on Data Protection, GDPR, and confidentiality.
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Safeguarding: Maintain awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures regarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Task Specifics:

Purpose of the Role:

Ensure the plant and fleet are serviced, maintained, and repaired to high standards.
Prioritize work to meet service needs.
Assist with allocation, monitoring, recording, and auditing garage works.
Liaise with the Fleet Officer and undertake workshop responsibility in their absence.
Carry out inspections, safety checks, servicing, and repairs as required.
Prepare vehicles for Plating and MOT tests.
Conduct MOT and Taxi inspections.
Support fleet maintenance out of normal working hours when required.

Service to Customers/Key Relationships:

Work professionally with external and internal customers.
Liaise with contractors and suppliers relating to garage operations.

Business Improvement/Planning Responsibility:

Organize resources to meet service demands effectively.

Managing Resources (People, Equipment, Buildings):

Work with the Fleet Officer to ensure efficient workshop operations.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications:

Skills (Essential):

Mechanical understanding of HGV commercial vehicles, cars, and plant maintenance.
Ability to prioritize work based on service needs.
Methodical and efficient working.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
Computer software operation and IT auditing.
Physical ability to perform garage work.

Skills (Desirable):

Operation of front loader and forklift truck.

Knowledge (Essential):

LGV inspection and testing standards.
Fault diagnosis of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Commercial garage operations and MOT legislation.

Knowledge (Desirable):

Light vehicle maintenance and repair.
Commercial fleet operation and legislation.

Experience (Essential):

Minimum 5 years of practical mechanical maintenance of HGV commercial vehicles.

Experience (Desirable):

Light vehicle service and repair.
Maintenance of waste vehicles and road sweepers.
Operation of garage management and ordering software.

Qualifications (Essential):

City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair level 3 or equivalent.
LGV Class C driving license.

Qualifications (Desirable):

Uptodate MOT tester's qualification.
Vehicle inspection accreditation.
Operator's CPC qualification.
Assessment and writing of risk assessments.

This job description outlines the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the Workshop Technician role within the Council's vehicle workshop and MOT center.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 2 months

Pay:
£18.82-£24.47 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits: