Vehicle technician

Prestige Recruitment Specialists are looking to recruit for a Vehicle Technician to join our clients ever growing team. You will work on a range of complex fleet engineering projects and proposals, reporting directly to the shift supervisor.

Main Duties:

To organise administration is undertaken for all work and recorded in line with the expectations of the Traffic Commissioner

Deliver systems which ensure vehicle and operator compliance

Undertake repairs and maintenance for all the Authorities vehicles

Utilise the MOT and Taxi Testing ensuring equipment is suitable and correctly adjusted

Ensure the quality control regime required to be undertaken by the MOT Inspectors is up to date.

Operate software e.g.Transform to check vehicle history and outstanding job requirements

Operational use of Tracker system to identify vehicle position to expedite repairs.

Operational management of Tachograph systems and other compliance procedures including the monitoring of the digital tachograph downloads during service.

Security of data, ensuring compliance with data security guidelines

Assist in preparation of tendering and contract management of use of external resources for vehicle maintenance services

Provide advice and liaise with other bodies to ensure full understanding and agreement on specific proposals or issues.

Identify asset needs and develop specific solutions

Carry out detailed investigations of vehicle queries and developments, determine appropriate response and actions and provide technical reports as appropriate

Supervision of the workload of junior staff and external contractors to ensure delivery of the Council's programmes of works within financial guidelines

Record accurate, timely and relevant information and ensure that wherever possible misunderstandings or disputes are readily resolved with contractors, other agencies and the public

Ensure that all works are carried out in a safe, sustainable and effective manner

Assist with the undertaking of service performance consultations with specific user

Any duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of the post.

Person Specification:

• NVQ/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in motor vehicle related subjects
• Experienced in vehicle maintenance
• In depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance, vehicle mechanical and electrical repairs including the use of diagnostic software
• Good understanding of Health and Safety
• Analytical skills in respect of systems and vehicle faults
• Clear logical communicator, able to deliver information clearly both written and verbally
• Is clear, thorough and accurate and is able to deliver positive results
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Is able to prioritise workloads to deal with changing customer demands
• Is a team player but equally can work using own initiative
• Is open, honest and trustworthy
• Willing to work shifts
• Driving Licence
• Ability to carry out duties with or without adaptations

Desirable Criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in motor vehicle related subjects
• Experience in both light and heavy vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of Operator Licence requirements
• Advanced skills in the use of diagnostic equipment
• IOSH Managing/Working Safely Qualification (or equivalent)
• LGV Category C licence
• Driver CPC Qualification
• MOT Nominated Tester, classes 4, 5 and 7
• Available for out of hours work if required

Due to the high volume of CVs we are currently receiving, we are unable to reply to each application. If you have not heard from us within 10 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.