Details:
- Salary: £29,874 - 35,982 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Trentham Stoke-on-Trent
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
RSR are currently recruiting for a JETs – Light Vehicle Technician
Job Description:
Vehicle Technicians will service, maintain and repair all vehicles presented either in a workshop or mobile capacity to support the delivery of Joint Emergency Transport Services across Police and Fire in Staffordshire.
The post holder will complete and record all work and inspections to statutory and DVSA (VOSA) standards.
The post holder will provide out of hours, year-round on call support for the combined fleet. Light Technicians will complete a minimum of 36 on call duties per annum.
Location: Trentham Lakes
Contract: Permanent
Work hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £29,874 - £35,982
Vacancies: 1
Main duties and responsibilities
* The post holder will complete varied service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work upon any fleet or equipment asset, in support of the combined fleet, presented either in workshop or any other suitable off site environment. Ensuring that all vehicles are serviced and maintained to the required standard of quality, safety and cost.
* Work must be completed by Technicians holding relevant and suitable qualifications and experience.
* Technicians will complete initial triage, physical evaluation and dynamic assessment of fleet vehicles to verify the vehicles requirements. Ensuring that any and all defects or issues are reported and acted upon, keeping the fleet safe and operational.
* The post holder will utilise the Fleet Management System to input and retrieve job related information and instructions, booking times to work to provide an effective and efficient service.
* Post holder will comply with all aspects of Health & Safety, ensuring that practices, procedures and equipment meet approved standards and statutory requirements including Health & Safety at Work Act and relevant policies including Lone Working Policy.
* Completing periodic and necessary risk assessments.
* It is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure that all tools and equipment must be correctly used in accordance with risk assessments and on receipt of appropriate training.
* Accurately complete and sign off all required paperwork and electronic documentation in line with the legal and policy requirements. Ensuring working time is accurately recorded.
* Completing all work in accordance with manufacturers, legal and JETS standards. Carry out road testing of vehicles to ensure work is completed to approved quality and standards. Ensuring movement of vehicles is done safely in accordance with approved practices.
* To keep up to date with legislation and technical developments within the automotive industry and to assist other staff in developing their appreciation of such matters.
* The post holder must be able to carry out vehicle inspections in accordance with statutory requirements and approved standards or exemptions.
* To make timely and concise requests for both stock and none stock parts and items.
* Work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team, this may require working alongside other colleagues to complete work already commenced.
* The post holder will undertake necessary training and as required provide training or pass information on to others, they will develop and mentor apprentices and other colleagues as required.
* The post holder is responsible for maintaining good workshop housekeeping, standard operating procedures and safe systems of work are complied with, delivering the highest standard possible.
Essential
* City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Technical Certificate or relevant qualification, or be able to evidence relevant experience and CPD.
* Be able to evidence knowledge of vehicle maintenance and stores establishments
* Be able to evidence working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
* Hold a current driving licence.
* Possess the ability to communicate effectively using written, verbal and IT skills.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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