Job Summary
The technician is responsible for carrying out all work to a high standard within this busy workshop facility, ensuring adherence to vehicle maintenance and compliance regulations.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
* Carry out vehicle inspection examinations in line with VOSA procedure and company policy.
* Test and check that systems and components are safe, secure and working properly.
* Diagnose faults by isolating systems or components that may have caused or potentially cause a problem.
* Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle's breakdown or damage.
* Gain authorisation to repair or fit parts as required by company procedure.
* Maintain efficiency and accuracy while working.
* Test drive vehicles where permitted and hold a correct driving licence.
* Use Personal Protective Equipment when required to secure the safety of yourself and all personnel.
* Complete all paperwork required for the task/job and return this documentation to the workshop controller immediately on completion of the inspection/work.
* Assist other technicians with repairs and complete the workshop controller's duties when required.
* Report any health and safety concerns to the workshop controller immediately upon recognising a potential hazard.
* Complete jobs in full before the end of your shift or carry out job handover as required, ensuring the vehicle is left in a safe condition with necessary safety signage present.
* Maintain a degree of flexibility while working to provide adequate cover for customers and workshop requirements.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures including the SFS health and safety policies at all times.
* Keep the workshop and parking area clean and tidy, park customer/SFS vehicles efficiently, and keep walkways clear at all times. Lock all vehicles when parked outside and keep keys secure.
* Ensure all equipment is safe to use, is only used for its intended purpose, and is returned to the correct place of storage after use. Report any equipment failures to the workshop controller.
* Provide early morning and/or afternoon defect cover on customer sites.
* Attend vehicle breakdowns as required, using a provided workshop vehicle.
* Ensure that no vehicle is returned to the customer unless it is safe for use.
* Create and maintain a professional relationship with SFS staff, customers and suppliers.
* Be on standby 24/7 on a weekly basis as and when required.
* Maintain a flexible approach to all work duties to provide adequate cover for workshop and customer requirements.
* Perform any reasonable ad‐hoc duty as required.
About You
* A full clean HGV driving licence category C required as a minimum.
* At least 5 years of technical experience on municipal vehicles (e.g. refuse, sweepers, etc).
* Experience with vehicle electrical systems (12+24 volts), hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Evidence of qualifications and training in recognised apprenticeship schemes, VOSA vehicle inspection course, municipal vehicle manufacturing training.
* Understanding of health & safety rules and regulations.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* IT skills with knowledge of MS Office systems.
* Organisation skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise deadlines.
Working Hours
45 hours per week over 5 days (1 hour lunch) to meet the needs of the customer.
Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our vacancies are accessible for everyone. If you have a disability, long‐term health condition or are neurodiverse and need us to adjust our recruitment process, please get in touch with our recruitment team.
Benefits
* Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days, plus a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week's leave.
* Share Save Scheme: Annually you can buy shares in the company at a discounted rate.
* Profit‐Related Pay: We share a portion of our annual profit with eligible employees.
* Pension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension.
* Family‐Friendly Policies: Enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment.
* Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more.
* Volunteering Day: One volunteering day per year to contribute to causes you care about.
* Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover.
Company Culture
Be yourself: As an equal‐opportunity employer, we welcome diversity and care about inclusion. We encourage you to be your whole self at work.
Be heard: We listen to your point of view through a people forum and regular employee surveys to ensure you can use your voice to influence our future.
Be well: We provide tools and resources to support your well‐being, including a digital GP service, employee assistance programmes, a wellbeing team, and a vitality at work programme with discounted gym membership and other services.
Be better: As a Platinum Investors in People employer, we encourage learning and development by building a personalised development plan with your manager.
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