Mechanical Vehicle Technician (Contract)
Employment Type: Contract, Full-time – Outside IR35
Duraction: Ongoing, minimum likely to be 6 months
Location: Luton
Hours: 8.30 – 4.30 Monday to Thursday, 8.30 – 4.00 Friday (37 Hours per week)
Pay: £24.00 – £30.00 per hour (depending on experience) LTD Company rate, Umbrella solution also available.
My client is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Vehicle Technician to join their organisation on a permanent basis at their site in Luton. The role will involve you working on a various different types of equipment and you will be working as part of a well-established team.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, Service and Maintain a varied vehicle and plant fleet equipment including:
- Cars and vans
- Buses
- Utility vehicles
- Small Tractors
- Strimmer’s
- Road Sweepers
- Diagnose faults and repairs relating to all vehicles and plant including what is necessary to pass MOT/VOSA tests and provide condition and maintenance reports orally and in writing.
- Identify and report all potential faults or non-compliance effecting operational and roadworthy capabilities, then notify supervision accordingly.
- Completing computerised work orders utilising QFM Fleet Management System and manual systems as applicable.
- Conducting off-site inspections, roadside assistance, and recovery of defective or damaged vehicles, using suitable equipment, whilst using own initiative when required.
- Escorting third parties where applicable allocated to assist in all aspects of vehicle maintenance related to a programme of work or delivery of vehicles, equipment, or products.
Skills Required:
- An NVQ Level 2 in an Engineering related course is the minimum requirement (other equivalent qualifications will be considered)
- Be able to read and interpret vehicle/plant technical drawings.
- A HGV, LGV or PCV driving licence is desirable but not essential.
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation
- An understanding of vehicle computerised diagnostic systems.
- A full and current UK Driving Licence.
- DBS check will be completed for the successful applicant.
If you have experience with any of the vehicles mentioned in this job advert, then this could be the right role for you so please apply today!
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