Workshop Technician

Join to apply for the Workshop Technician - Spelthorne role at Paragon Banking Group PLCThe technician is responsible for carrying out all work to a high standard within this busy municipal workshop facility, ensuring adherence to vehicle maintenance and compliance regulations. The role will involve ensuring that all paperwork and Fleet management system is completed timely, accurately and to a high standard and to carrying out repairs, maintenance, servicing to vehicles as and when required.Purpose of the RoleThe technician is responsible for carrying out all work to a high standard within this busy municipal workshop facility, ensuring adherence to vehicle maintenance and compliance regulations. The role will involve ensuring that all paperwork and Fleet management system is completed timely, accurately and to a high standard and to carrying out repairs, maintenance, servicing to vehicles as and when required.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that all vehicles booked into the workshop have had all work completed, or have been re-booked as a re-visit repair (items considered safe to be used), before being returned to the customerTo complete all paperwork required for the task/ job completed and return this documentation to the workshop controller immediately on completion of the inspection/workTo ensure that the all ordered parts for jobs are correct for the work requiredYou will be required to assist other technicians with repairs when required. Along with completing the workshop controller’s duties when requiredFully use the fleet management system (Fleetwave) as requiredAdhere to SFS Health and Safety policies at all timesTo ensure that the workshop and parking area are kept clean and tidy and that all customer/SFS vehicles are parked efficiently and ensure that the walkways are kept clear at all times. All vehicles when parked outside are to be locked and keys kept secure at all times To ensure that all equipment being used by you and other staff is in a safe condition to be used. Ensure that all equipment is only used for the task it was designed for and is returned to the correct place of storage after use. You must report any failures in operation of the equipment to the workshop controllerTo attend vehicle breakdowns on site as and when required, (a workshop vehicle/van will be provided)Ensure that NO vehicle is returned to the customer, unless it is safe to be returned for their useTo create and maintain a professional relationship with SFS staff, customers and suppliersBe on standby 24/7 on a weekly basis as and when requiredA flexible approach must be maintained in all work duties, in order to provide adequate cover to service the workshops and customers’ requirementsSkillsA full clean HGV driving license category C required as a minimumAs a minimum 5 years’ technical experience on municipal vehicles (e.g. refuse, sweepers, etc)Technical experience on vehicle electrical systems (12+24 volts), hydraulic and pneumatic systemsEvidence of qualifications and training in the following areas: - recognised time served on an apprenticeship scheme, VOSA vehicle inspection course, municipal vehicle manufacturing trainingUnderstanding of Health & Safety rules and regulationsAn ability to work independently and as part of a teamDesirable SkillsAttention to detailIT skills with knowledge of MS office systemsOrganisation skills with ability to multitask and priorities deadlinesWorking Hours40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible hours to meet the needs of the business.About UsWe welcome diversity and we care about inclusion. That’s why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business.What Can We Offer You?Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days, you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week’s leaveShare Save Scheme: Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rateProfit Related Pay: We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employeesPension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pensionFamily Friendly policies : We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatmentEmployee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and moreVolunteering Day: Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per yearLife Assurance and Personal Accident Cover #J-18808-Ljbffr