Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
04/09/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/09/2017 12:00
Salary:
£23,398 - £24,964 plus additional standby/rota payment - on average approx £5,345 per year.
Job Category:
Manual / Trades / Transport
Employment Location:
Technical Services Centre, Baltic Road, Gateshead, NE10 0SB
Further Information
The Service is looking for candidates with experience of the maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles, light vehicles and/or plant.
You will be part of a team responsible for the inspection, maintenance, service and repair of the Service’s appliance and vehicle fleet, ladders and ancillary equipment.
Required Skills/Experience:
A relevant Mechanical qualification.
Proven experience in a work environment of diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
Ability to undertake all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems.
Ability to fabricate basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
Excellent Communication and IT skills are essential to the role
Ability to work consistently and to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.
Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Ability to undertake a range of routine administrative duties.
Current full driving licence (Cat B).
LGV licence (Cat C) is desirable.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.