Wax Recruitment Ltd • London, UK
About this role
Job title
Commercial Vehicle Technician Level 3
Job Category
Engineering & Surveying
Location
London Borough of Barnet, Oakleigh Depot,, LONDON, LONDON, N11 1HJ, Barnet Council
Permanent Recruitment
Salary offered
£39,276.00
Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3)
Purpose of Job
Transport Services manages the maintenance and repair of the council�s vehicle fleet/plant/equipment, in accordance with legal regulations, lease company�s and manufactures� standards and targets. The Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3) role is to support the Workshop Manager by undertaking the maintenance of the council�s fleet, including third party and plant maintenance processes are carried out effectively to meet the services obligations, in a timely and cost effective manner.
Key accountabilities
To assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective Transport Workshop Service, through the undertaking maintenance of the council�s fleet , including third party vehicular and plant fleet maintenance, in an effective and safe manner. Duties include the individual�s combined and effective use of skills, expertise and the technical resources of the Transport Workshop, in respect of inspection, servicing and repair of vehicles, plant and their associated components, employing such skills and knowledge as may be required with due regard to ensuring the fleet is maintained in a legal and roadworthy condition.
To assist in supporting of solutions that will enable the compliance with the council�s operators� license, appropriate legislation, council�s policies and performance standards.
Professional qualifications/memberships
NVQ 3 Heavy Motor Vehicle qualification or equivalent.
Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector (VOSA accreditation)
Nominated Tester (VOSA accreditation MoT Class 4 to 7 testing)
Current vocational LGV Category C driving licence (HGV 2)
Forklift driving licence
Education Standard Secondary /Comprehensive Education (minimum) at least 'GCSE' level standard including English and Maths or demonstrable relevant experience
Knowledge Requirements
ccredited holder of appropriate vehicle maintenance product training including commercial vehicle inspection, maintenance, hydraulics and diagnostic skills in chassis cab and specialist body mounted equipment, with accreditation to intermediate standards in the following areas or the ability to achieve this within 12 months):
Dennis Refuse vehicle chassis cab and vehicle bodies
Refuse vehicle bodies
Johnston &Scarab sweepers
Main manufacturers vans
Mercedes Econic chassis ca
IVECO chassis cab (ranging from 3.5 to 28 tonnes)
Tail lift & crane equipment
Terberg bin hoist equipment
Agricultural/mechanical plant and telehandler equipment
Grounds maintenance (grass cutting), pedestrian, ride-on and trailed equipment
Loler lifting equipment testing
Technical
Intermediate welding skills and/or Motor Vehicle Electrical Skills to NVQ 2 standard or equivalent
Ability to be part of a standby team working from 21.30 to 06.30
IT skills
Demonstrable experience of operating computer and manual based administrative systems including Excel, Word and Outlook to a basic standard.
To assist in departmental performance and regulatory monitoring, etc.
Ability to learn new software packages quickly and thoroughly.
A working knowledge of Chevin Fleetwave IT system (within 6 months)
Project Management Experience in transport workshop environment or operating within a team in transport logistics.