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Workshop Technician

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/08/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/08/2017 12:00
Salary:
£23,398 - £25,951
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Manual / Trades / Transport
Vacancy ID:
165944
Employment Location:
Blyth Workshop
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
25 Aug
Further Information
You should be experienced with the maintenance and repair of HGV, LGV fleet and plant equipment as you will prepare all vehicles to M.O.T. (Ministry of Transport) and LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) Testing Station standards.
You will undertake MOTs on class iv, v and vii vehicles as well as Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Cars.
You will diagnose faults by road testing vehicles, visual inspection, by use of computerised diagnostic software and any other method agreed by industrial standards.
You will accurately identify & order parts, components and systems from manuals, diagrams, computerised documents and direct from vehicle/plant and have the ability to service and repair the full range of vehicles and plant within the County Council’s fleet to ensure the safety of drivers, operators and members of the public.

You should hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in subjects relevant to Vehicle and Plant Maintenance and understand complex mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as have an understanding of VOSA standards and maintenance requirements with respect to operator licensing.
You should have undertaken theoretical and practical training relating to vehicle maintenance, safety, fault finding etc.
and hold a full driving licence for all Vehicle Categories: B, B+E, C1,C1+E, D1, D1+E, F,K, L, N and P.

For a more comprehensive list of duties applicable to this post, please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.