Workshop Technician

About The Role

Purpose of the role The 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES: To 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 customer To complete all paperwork required for the task/ job completed and return this documentation to the workshop controller immediately on completion of the inspection/work To ensure that the all ordered parts for jobs are correct for the work required You will be required to assist other technicians with repairs when required. Along with completing the workshop controller’s duties when required Fully use the fleet management system (Fleetwave) as required Adhere to SFS Health and Safety policies at all times To 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 controller To 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 use To create and maintain a professional relationship with SFS staff, customers and suppliers Be on standby 24/7 on a weekly basis as and when required A flexible approach must be maintained in all work duties, in order to provide adequate cover to service the workshops and customers’ requirements

About You

Essential Skills A full clean HGV driving license category C required as a minimum As 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 systems Evidence of qualifications and training in the following areas: - recognised time served on an apprenticeship scheme, VOSA vehicle inspection course, municipal vehicle manufacturing training Understanding of Health & Safety rules and regulations An ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Skills Attention to detail IT skills with knowledge of MS office systems Organization skills with ability to multitask and priorities deadlines Qualifications & Experience Strong IT and administration skills are essential, ideally from working in a similar role. Working Hours 40 per week, Monday to Friday flexible hours to needs of business.

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