At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure vehicles are serviced and roadworthy to DOT standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic Vehicle Maintenance Unit at Stubbins with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn £24.93 per hour, plus extra for evening and night shifts.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in vehicle safety while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualification in vehicle maintenance and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24.93 - 24.93 £ per hour.
Our Vehicle Maintenance Unit at Stubbins requires a highly organised, detail conscious and self motivated individual to join the team and oversee the smooth running of the operation as a Senior Vehicle Maintenance Technician.
Hours: 40 per week. Salary: £24.93 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.68), and 10pm - 6am (£3.24).
In this challenging role you will be working within a busy environment and be responsible for the leadership and development of a team of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians ensuring the service, repair and roadworthiness of vehicles to Department of Transport (DOT) standards and the company preventative maintenance schedules.
Responsibilities:- Effectively managing the performance of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians
- Assist in the day-to-day running of the VMU office in the absence of the Workshop Supervisor
- Diagnose faults and repair vehicles to minimum DOT standards in line with the Company preventative maintenance programme
- Complete relevant documentation for all work undertaken including reporting to the Line Manager
- Road test vehicles (where qualified and instructed to do so)
- Take or accompany vehicles for DOT tests as required (where qualified and instructed to do so)
- Ensure correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment
- Ensure personal protective clothing/equipment is worn in accordance with TNT's Health & Safety policy
- Ensure that all HASAWA/ Legislation/ Security procedures are adhered to and that good housekeeping is maintained
- To provide a high level of internal and external customer care
- Maintain communication between traffic departments and the VMU
- Ensure no vehicle leaves the VMU in an unroadworthy condition
To fulfill this role you will have a qualification in vehicle maintenance, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a busy environment and have a good attention to detail ensuring our vehicles leave the VMU in a roadworthy condition. A full driving licence is essential; however, previous experience within the transport industry and Category C+E entitlement is preferred but not essential.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all.
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At our Stubbins location, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Vehicle Maintenance Technicians. With competitive pay rates, including additional premiums for evening and night shifts, we prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values safety, quality, and exceptional customer service, ensuring every vehicle meets the highest standards of roadworthiness.
