HGV Technician

HGV Technician

Location: Pool Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3AF
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.63 per hour 
Job Ref: OR12978
 
Job Responsibilities

• Carry out Preventative Maintenance Inspections on vehicles and equipment within the fleet.

• Service vehicles and machinery, perform fault diagnosis, and prepare for MOT.

• Replace parts as necessary and support the Fleet Operations Supervisor in delivering a high-functioning, customer-focused maintenance service.

• Provide an 'out of hours' service during the winter period and bank holidays to assist other service areas across the Council as required.

• Maintain the Council's fleet of around 150 vehicles to ensure compliance with legal requirements, the Council’s Operator’s licence, and DVSA standards.

• Log and record work activities, labor charges, order parts, and monitor stock on the digital database to maximize service income.

• Promote understanding and use of preventative maintenance to minimize vehicle downtime and disruption to service users.

• Complete and maintain accurate documentation using the online Fleet Management system.

• Undertake vehicle diagnosis using specialist IT equipment, identify faults, and order necessary parts.

• Create and maintain effective working relationships with all Highways, Transport & Recycling staff and stakeholders.

• Provide data and analysis to ensure consistency of proactive maintenance practices across workshop sites.

• Stay updated on changes in vehicle maintenance legislation and regulations.

• Develop and apply Health & Safety processes and procedures in the Vehicle Maintenance Workshops.

• Maintain a “Safe, Clean & Tidy” workshop environment.

• Attend relevant training programs and mentor apprentices or career-graded positions.

Person Specification

• Experience:

  • Experience in heavy vehicle or heavy plant maintenance.

  • Experience in vehicle inspection to meet DVSA standards.

• Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety.

  • Mechanical knowledge of a broad range of vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools.

  • Knowledge of diagnostic equipment.

• Qualifications and Training:

  • Accredited nationally recognized qualification in the repair and maintenance of vehicles or heavy plant to QCF level 3 or equivalent.

  • Possess a full current valid Category B driving license.

  • Possess a full current Category C driving license or the capability to attain one within 2 years after the probationary period.

  • Commitment to undergo any future training required for the role.

• Personal Qualities:

  • Good interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work as part of a team.

  • Commitment to providing a quality repair service and excellent customer service.

• Skills:

  • Able to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Good personal organizational skills.

• Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work variable working patterns as required by the service needs.

  • Ability to carry out tasks during out of hours as per the stand-by and call-out rota.

  • Possess a full driving license and have the ability to travel around the County.

 
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