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Location

Birmingham | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client for Vehicle Technicians in the Sandwell area. The role is a full time 37 hour role, initially for a 3 month period and will work on a large fleet of vehicles.

Job Summary

To 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.

Your current duties and responsibilities are:

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.
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.
Carrying out work on and around vehicle high voltage systems, safely and in accordance with working procedures and best practice.
Carry out bodywork, painting, welding and fabrication within the capabilities of the workshop.
Carry out diagnosis of faults on all systems using various methods and equipment such as multi-meters, EOBD readers and specialised diagnostic equipment.
Ensure for all work carried out with due regard to the safety and welfare of others, whilst maintaining work areas in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition with limited supervision.
Undertake all assigned tasks relating to vehicle/equipment repairs and maintenance within industry standard working times to meet KPI’s.
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 users specification.
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.
Under the instruction of a relevant supervisor/manager to attend roadside breakdowns in all weather conditions ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all vehicle/equipment, users and passengers.
Directly responsible for the load safety of any vehicles or assets recovered from roadside or satellite depots.
Lone working at various stakeholder’s premises/depots, carrying out tasks using own initiative with limited or no direct supervision.
Carry out various driving duties including general vehicle recovery, vehicle and spares delivery/collection, including vehicle MOT presentation in accordance with service.
You will need to have:

Full UK HGV (CAT C or CE)
LGV Cat C unrestricted licence
A forklift truck licence
F gas licence
Tail lift LOLER certification
Hold a BTEC National Certificate in Automotive Engineering ONC or equivalent
Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance & Repair or equivalent or Heavy Commercial Vehicle Workshop experience
Level 3 Award in Electrical/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement
Take part in an out of hours Breakdown Service
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £18.06 per hour

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