Vehicle Maintenance Fitter (Public Sector)
VANRATH are excited to be working closely to support with the role of an Vehicle Maintenance Fitter for a well established client within the local authority. This is initially a 3 month assignment, with possible extension
Responsibilities
As a member of the Operational Services Team the postholder will be required to:
Be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance of the Council’s entire vehicle fleet including refuse vehicles, commercial trucks, light vans, tractors, heavy plant and grounds maintenance equipment.
Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy commercial plant/vehicles including servicing and preparation for PSV’s and MOT’s, periodic vehicle safety checks, preventative maintenance and daily response maintenance/repairs
- Diagnose, repair, service and carry out maintenance of all required heavy commercial plant/vehicles. Carry out repairs to vehicle and plant hydraulic systems. Carry out fabrication and welding (electric and gas) work/repairs, as required. Service and prepare vehicles for PSV’s and MOT’s. Complete maintenance job cards as required.
- Make various pieces of equipment as required.
- Carry out periodic vehicle safety checks, preventative maintenance, daily response maintenance/repairs and routine maintenance repairs.
- Carry out servicing in accordance with the planned schedule
- Carry out and record periodic vehicle safety checks, as required.
- Assist in the implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures within the Garage/workplace. Ensure all Health & Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health & Safety policies and procedures are complied with in relation to the services and activities within the facility. Maintain a high level of good housekeeping within the Garage/workplace.
Ideal Candidate
- Time served motor mechanic.
A recognised Motor Vehicle Trade qualification to either NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds 381 parts 1 and 2, or equivalent.
- A minimum of three years’ (post apprenticeship) employment experience of heavy commercial plant/vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Hold a full (i.e. not provisional) current UK driving licence and access to a car or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.
Desirable Criteria
A minimum of five years’ (post apprenticeship) employment experience of heavy commercial plant/vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- A minimum of two years’ employment experience of automotive electrical and diagnostic systems.
- Working knowledge of at least two of the following five areas:-* Refuse vehicle* Road sweepers* Grass cutting machinery* Hydraulic systems* Electrical systems
- A current UK Class E Driving licence
RemunerationCirca £33,574 plus pension & holiday pay
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector jobs in Lisburn or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock. IND02
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Skills:Vehicle Fitter Vehicle Technician Mechanic Public Sector
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