Vehicle Technician

Job Introduction

Vehicle Technician

Salary - £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade 6)

Hours - 37

Contract type - Full time, permanent

Work Style - Fixed: permanent council location.

This position requires a full clean UK Driving Licence.

Do you want to work with a range of plant and equipment, including tractors, mowers, dumpers, and sweepers? We need you The award-winning City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking to recruit a full-time Vehicle Technician to join our dynamic and hardworking Fleet Services team. This permanent position is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is looking to advance their career and join a thriving and supportive organisation. We are at an exciting stage of transformation for the organisation and the city. Training opportunities and personal development are at the top of our agenda, to support employees, and the council's commitment to meet its strategic objectives.

This role boasts the opportunity to become experienced in the service, repair, and maintenance of a typical municipal vehicle fleet. You will involve working collaboratively together with our team of skilled Vehicle Technicians, responsible for maintaining and servicing all types of vehicles and plant which include Grounds Maintenance machines/equipment and all types of Local Authority vehicles ranging from light commercial vehicles to heavy goods vehicles. The role also includes conducting inspections to DVSA standards.

Training opportunities will include relevant courses such as IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle, Levels 3 & 4, specialist vehicle training, and plant and equipment training. MOT experience is welcomed, and you must be willing to undertake MOT tester training if you are not currently an approved tester.

Role responsibilities:

• To inspect service and repair the Council's fleet of commercial vehicles and mobile plant and equipment, including the carrying out of periodic routine roadworthiness inspections.
• To investigate and diagnose the cause of vehicle and equipment mechanical defects including electrical, transmission, fuel and hydraulic systems and carry out repairs as appropriate.
• To ensure that all servicing and repair work undertaken complies at all times with the Council's Vehicle Operators Licence and/or to roadworthiness standards as determined by DVSA and monitored by the Traffic Commissioner.
• To attend to breakdowns and carry out on site repairs as appropriate or assist in the recovery of both broken down vehicles and plant/equipment in all weathers.
• To take/collect vehicles to/from specialist repairers, servicing agents and MOT testing stations.
• To accurately complete job cards, service / inspection reports and other paperwork as required.

Role requirements:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification.
• City and Guilds Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Euro 6 engine and component training.
• Experience of employment as a Vehicle Technician.
• Experience in on-site repairs and vehicle recovery.
• Experience of dealing with customers face to face.
• Good all-round knowledge of a broad range of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.

We offer a wide range of benefits including competitive salaries, generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension scheme amongst many more.

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Additional Information:

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Contact:

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact

Dean Jones or Gary Hartle on

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

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Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here

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