At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles while ensuring top-notch quality.
- Company: Join a modern workshop focused on vehicle maintenance excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry with hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in vehicle maintenance and a relevant vocational qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 30700 - 32737 £ per year.
Join a modern workshop maintaining a varied fleet where quality comes first. This hands-on opportunity suits an experienced vehicle maintenance professional with a relevant vocational qualification, Category B licence and MOT testing capability or eligibility for training. This role is officially recognised as a Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic and MOT Tester.
Please note: Holding certification for MOT testing in Class 4, and 7 is essential and an expectation for this role. However, consideration will be given to suitably qualified and experienced candidates who are eligible to undergo MOT training to become a tester.
SALARY: £30,700 - £32,737 per annum + £5,000 market supplement (payable in 12 monthly increments) + Benefits
LOCATION: Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm
JOB OVERVIEW: Build on your technical expertise in a supportive workshop with modern diagnostic equipment and a strong focus on quality. The Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester maintains and repairs cars, minibuses, light vehicles, trailers and engineering plant to manufacturer and DVSA standards. As the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester you will support diagnostics, inspections and specialist systems. Working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and enforcement agencies, the Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester manages workload, records work accurately and contributes to safe, effective fleet services. Occasional roadside or customer-depot attendance may be required.
DUTIES:
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: Inspect, maintain and repair a varied fleet and associated fitted equipment to manufacturer and DVSA specifications.
- MOT Testing: Carry out MOT testing of Class IV, V and VII motor vehicles where authorised.
- Diagnostics and Fault Finding: Diagnose and repair CAN bus, electrical, hydraulic and other vehicle faults using diagnostic equipment.
- Specialist Systems: Inspect, repair and test air conditioning, Webasto and Eberspacher heating systems, zero and low-emission electric vehicles, and passenger and goods lifts where qualified.
- Fabrication and Welding: Complete fabrication and welding repairs as required.
- Reports and Records: Produce condition and disposal reports and accurately complete worksheets, maintenance records and Fleet Management System entries.
- Workload and Compliance: Organise workload, meet agreed timescales and follow health and safety, equality, safeguarding, data protection and risk management requirements.
- Development and Training: Complete statutory and product training and maintain professional development.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
- ESSENTIAL: Previous motor vehicle industry experience and knowledge of vehicle and plant maintenance and repair processes, procedures and specialist equipment.
- Experience of alternatively fuelled vehicles and vehicle conversion and commissioning.
- Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills, including use and interpretation of vehicle diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload, follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of MOT preparation requirements, Road Traffic Act, Construction and Use Regulations and operator licence requirements.
- Confident IT, communication and interpersonal skills, with workplace health and safety knowledge.
- City & Guilds Level 2, NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or relevant vocational qualification in engineering or light vehicle maintenance and repair.
- DVSA Nominated MOT Tester Classes 4, 5 and 7, or eligibility and willingness to undergo the required training within the first 6 months of starting.
- Level 3 qualification in electric vehicle maintenance, or willingness to undergo the required training within the first 6 months of starting.
- Category B driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
- Ability to pass police NPPV2 security vetting and regular health screening.
DESIRABLE:
- Understanding of BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Award Scheme and BS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System principles.
- HGV maintenance and repair qualification or experience.
- D1 driving licence.
- C driving licence.
- Qualification in inspection of lifting equipment to LOLER regulations.
BENEFITS:
- 25 days' annual leave, plus another 5 days with 5 years' continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Occupational sick pay scheme – up to 6 months' full pay and 6 months' half pay after 5 years' service.
- Ongoing training and continuing professional development opportunities.
- Regular annual pay increments.
- Wellbeing package including physiotherapy, counselling and occupational health.
- Discount on leisure centre memberships.
- Personal toolkit, PPE and workwear.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass a police security NPPV2 vetting check.
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