Vehicle Engineer

We are working closely withto assist with the appointment of a Vehicle Engineer on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 16.11- 21.08 per hour

Summary:

The Vehicle Engineer is responsible for the inspection servicing maintenance repair and testing of the Councils fleet vehicles plant machinery and specialist equipment. The role requires a multi-skilled engineer with expertise in mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and diagnostic systems to ensure all vehicles and equipment remain safe roadworthy and compliant with statutory regulations DVSA requirements and Operator Licence obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine safety inspections servicing maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles plant machinery and specialist equipment.
• Ensure all inspections and maintenance activities comply with Operator Licence requirements statutory regulations and manufacturer recommendations.
• Use electronic fleet management systems to record maintenance activities and monitor vehicle performance.
• Undertake MOT testing and Private Hire/Hackney Carriage inspections where appropriately qualified (Band H level).
• Keep up to date with emerging vehicle technologies industry standards and legislative requirements.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Plant Maintenance or equivalent technical discipline.

Essentials:

• Experience servicing maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles fleet vehicles plant machinery or specialist equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical vehicle systems.
• Understanding of Operator Licence requirements DVSA regulations and vehicle safety standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe workshop practices.

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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