Fleet Services Vehicle Technician

3 months contract with A Local Authority
Job Summary:
·         To carry out planned maintenance and responsive repairs to all vehicles and plant in use by the London Borough of Lewisham and third-party contractors.
·         To ensure that all planned maintenance and responsive repairs are carried out to the necessary standard as laid down by the Vehicle Operators Standards Agency (VOSA) and manufacturers procedures to maximize vehicle/plant efficiency and availability to end user departments.
Key Duties/Accountabilities:
·         To undertake the planned maintenance and responsive repairs to all vehicles and plant supplied to end user department by Fleet Services.
·         To ensure that the planned maintenance and responsive repairs to vehicles and plant are carried out to VOSA, Construction and Use, Manufacturers and HSE standards.
·         To prepare HGV and PSV vehicles for annual test to all latest construction and use regulations and MOT testers manual standards.
·         To ensure all planned maintenance and responsive repairs are accurately recorded on job cards and legal VOSA safety check sheets to include work completed, parts dates and personal signatures.
·         Liaise with the Fleet Vehicle Workshop Stores to ensure adequate vehicle spares are available, requisition non-stock items as required.
·         To be part of a 24 hrs 365-day stand-by rota to include bank holidays.
·         In conjunction with the Workshop Supervisor assist in undertaking H&S risk assessments and reviews within the Fleet Services Workshops.
·         Maintain the ISO9000/2000 quality system ensuring all procedures are adhered to.
Essential Experience Required:
·         Detailed knowledge of vehicle workshop practices and commercial vehicle repair and maintenance.
·         Detailed knowledge of ISO 9000/2000 quality standards.
·         Detailed knowledge of VOSA HGV and PSV Operator Licensing Regulations.
·         Detailed knowledge of VOSA HGV and PSV Mot testing regulations.
·         Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety at work management Regulations.
·         HGV licence C+E.
·         Experience in the repair and maintenance of HGV and PSV vehicles.
Additional information to note:
·         35hrs per week
·         Five-day shifts over Seven to including Saturday and Sunday
·         Stand-by rota 365 days including bank holidays.
The closing date for this position is 29/04/24

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