Job Title:             VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Location:             CRADLEY HEATH

Hours:                  37 WORKING HOURS

HancoxRead Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Technician on behalf of our client.  The role is based in Cradley Heath and you will be joining an existing team working on over 1000 different vehicles and equipment.

Fleet Services provides fleet maintenance and repair for Sandwell MBC, other public bodies, and private sector contracts.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• 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 roadworthiness standards and service level agreements.
• 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.
• Responsible for carrying out work on and around vehicle high voltage systems, safely and in accordance with industry standard working procedures.
• Carry out bodywork, painting, welding and fabrication within the capabilities of the workshop.
• Carry out diagnosis of faults on all systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electrical etc) following recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem[1]solving techniques to establish faults.
• Use of a range of diagnostic equipment such as multi-meters, EOBD readers and other specialised diagnostic equipment, and interpret the information to determine faults and serviceability.
• Responsible to undertake all assigned tasks relating to vehicle/equipment repairs and maintenance within industry standard working times to meet KPI’s. Where industry standard times are unavailable the post holder should complete tasks in a reasonable time that is agreed with their supervisor/manager.
• 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 user’s specification
• 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

If you are looking for a new and varied role, forward over your CV as soon as possible

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 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.
• Forklift operator’s licence.
• Tail lift LOLER certification.
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement.