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7 days ago

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Our client is seeking a Vehicle & Plant Technician on an initial 6-month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6Month contract with the possibility of a permanent offer

Pay Rate: £20.29 Per Hour PAYE

Location: E14 0JJ

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, 08:00 - 16:00.

Job Purpose:

Carry out repair and maintenance on various types of fleet vehicles. Located in London, E14 0JJ.

Working in the council workshop.

Maintaining various-size fleet vehicles, including cars vans and buses.

Must have Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in Vehicle Technician.

Could lead to permanent opportunity

Experience needed in HGV & PSV vehicles

Immediate start for the right candidate

Mot tester qualification (desirable)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To undertake a wide range of tasks in the vehicle workshop which require the use of specific knowledge and skills as identified in the Person Specification.

To undertake scheduled inspections and services to vehicles and equipment to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

To undertake safety and maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment operated by contractors to the Council.

To complete accurately all other appropriate and required records, including timesheets, driving hours etc.

To identify, locate, order and collect parts as necessary to ensure works are undertaken within agreed timescales to maintain the operational efficiency of vehicles and equipment, including liaison with suppliers, manufacturers and/or their agents.

To understand the Health and Safety risks identified for the Vehicle Workshop environment and ensure that all mitigating procedures and practices developed from the Risk Assessments are implemented. To notify the Workshop Supervisor immediately of any identified hazards or safety concerns.

To keep the nominated work area free from hazards and in a clean and tidy condition and assist others in keeping the whole of the Vehicle Workshop environment in a similar condition.

To use and operate all equipment in the workshop in an appropriate manner and, once used, return it to the appropriate storage area.Skills and Experience:

Must have Level 3 City & Guilds in Vehicle Technician

Hold a full, clean car Driving Licence and Motorcycle Driving Licence (150cc minimum).

Hold an appropriate PCV DD restricted (minimum) and/or HVG Class 2 (minimum) driving licence.

Qualified to be an experienced MOT vehicle examiner.

Must hold an appropriate MOT vehicle examiner certificate for Class 4, (Class 5) and Class 7 vehicles.

Demonstrate at least two years experience in undertaking routine, multiskilled, working on cars, light vans and heavy vehicles that are similar to those operated by the Council as well as any specialist equipment attached.Disclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying

location

Docklands, London