Job reference: 335636
Location: Bristol Workshop, Gloucester Road North, Filton, BRISTOL, BS34 7ST
Job type: Permanent contract
Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.
Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 09:00 - 17:24, week 2: 09:00 - 17:24 and week 3: 12:36 - 21:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £32,372 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 12:36 - 21:00 shift.
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£42.93 per shift) is applicable.
- 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
- An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
- The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
- PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
- The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
A bit about the role
- You’ll perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re-grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs).
- You’ll complete basic repairs such as replacement of light bulbs, mirrors, doors and wiper blades.
- You'll transport vehicles to and from customer locations
- You’ll be responsible for general maintenance tasks such as fluid top ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading of test weights etc.
- You’ll perform minor body repairs, assisting vehicle technicians, and complete MOT vehicle presentations.
- You’ll be required to load and unload via a Forklift Truck (FLT), a licence is preferred but not essential.
A bit about you
Whilst full training will be provided, successful candidates should have previous experience of manual working, using both their hands and tools to complete tasks with a logical approach. There is the opportunity to achieve accreditation/qualification for compliance testing as part of your development.
- Valid UK driving licence: You’ll hold a full UK manual driving licence with 7.5 tonne entitlement. An HGV licence and trailer towing experience would be an advantage, as the role involves transporting vehicles to and from customer locations.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.
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