Commercial Vehicle Technician

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Barnet to assist with the appointment of a Commercial Vehicle Technician on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 20.24 - 26.69 per hour

Summary:

The Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3) is a vital role within the Transport Services team responsible for ensuring Barnet Councils diverse vehicle fleet plant and equipment are maintained to the highest legal safety and manufacturer standards.Working within the Future Shape of the Council framework you will perform high-level diagnostic repair and inspection work to support the councils Operators License and VOSA compliance. As a Nominated Tester you will also lead MoT testing for both council and public vehicles (Classes 4 5 & 7) ensuring a right first time culture and supporting the continuous improvement of the Street Scene Service.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose service and repair a wide range of vehicles and plant including refuse vehicles (Mercedes Econic Dennis) sweepers (Johnston/Scarab) IVECO chassis (3.5t to 28t) and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ensure all fleet assets are maintained in a legal and roadworthy condition adhering to VOSA standards health and safety legislation and the councils Operators License.
• Utilize the Chevin Fleetwave system to raise and sign off job cards requisition parts and update vehicle status in real-time.
• Conduct risk assessments (including lone working) maintain a clean and safe workshop environment and wear appropriate PPE at all times.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
• Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector and Nominated Tester (MoT Classes 47).
• Standard secondary education (GCSE level) in English and Maths or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Essentials:

• Current vocational LGV Category C (HGV 2) and Forklift driving license.
• Proven experience in a busy transport workshop or logistics environment.
• Expertise in hydraulics diagnostics and specialist body-mounted equipment.
• Experience in procuring parts and services from external suppliers

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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