Fleet Vehicle Technician

Nottingham
3 weeks ago
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Manpower are recruiting a Fleet Vehicle Technician for our client based in Nottingham.

This is an ongoing position.

Due to the nature of our client the successful candidate will be required to have a back ground check carried out before they start along with 5 years reference checks.

Please see below details.

Please call (phone number removed) or email for more details or apply now !!!!

To carry out the duties of a skilled Fleet Vehicle Technician, to the appropriate regulations, legislation's, standards, policies and procedures of the DVSA, Also, to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director and Heads of Operational Support. This includes but is not limited to diagnosis, repair, modification, installation and maintenance of all Trust vehicles and associated equipment.

The ability to work without supervision and make decisions regarding vehicles safety is essential, the role may require some movement between sites, flexibility of working hours including shift working and availability for an out of hours rota cover where applicable.

Main responsibilities:

  1. To Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on all vehicles operated by the Trust. This includes cars and light commercial vehicles with both internal combustion engines (ICE) and battery electric vehicles (BEV). Also, where applicable third party owned vehicles.

  2. Carry out effective overhaul, repair and servicing of the complex vehicle systems and equipment fitted to Trust Vehicles in a safe economical and timely manner employing skills and knowledge as required.

  3. Carry out effective repair and service of specialist equipment used on ambulance vehicles within the skills and training given.

  4. The post holder will be required daily to lift move and transport spares/equipment within the Trust and to other sites where the department has a maintenance commitment. This includes loading/unloading vehicles and travelling between sites.

  5. To prepare new vehicles for service and old vehicles for disposal.

    6.To repair and maintain specialist equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs to industry standards.

  6. Carry out road tests to determine faults as required.

  7. Verify completion of repairs and maintenance by functional test and or road test.

  8. To test and diagnose faults on vehicles with the aid of the complex diagnostic equipment available. If suitably qualified to undertake the testing of vehicles within an MOT registered Test Station to the required standards and document these tests.

  9. Work with the minimum of supervision and ability to manage own workload, working on initiative with ability to make decisions on vehicle repairs in the absence of a Team Leader.

  10. Note and report additional work arising to the Team Leader for decision on the scope of repairs to be undertaken.

  11. To accurately record all work carried out, materials used, and any other details as required by management or team leader in support of the Trusts Fleet management system.

  12. Attend damaged or defected vehicles as directed by Team Leader to effect repairs or liaise with VRC/division to arrange recovery of Trust vehicles, always observing appropriate safety and traffic regulations. These duties may also include participation in an out of hours call out rota if applicable or working at an alternative location.

  13. To carry out urgent and unscheduled repairs which may interrupt daily working routines.

  14. To have due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others, reporting any accidents or hazards immediately. Ensuring all correct H&S procedures are followed in the workshops and at scene.

  15. Ensure a clean and tidy workshop or work space is maintained following set procedures for the disposal of workshop waste, reporting any defects immediately.

  16. The post holder must be prepared to attend as required training and development courses/activities arranged by the Trust to ensure continuing professional competence, such as alternative fuels, hybrid and Electric propulsion. Attendance on occasion may require the post holder to be away from home for several days.

  17. Keep individual knowledge of industry developments and keep up to date on products and technology and disseminate to others in team as necessary.

  18. To act as mentors to new staff and apprentices.

  19. The post holder may be at times exposed to dust, fumes, compressed gas and occasionally bodily fluids in/on equipment. There is also unavoidable exposure to electrical hazards.

  20. To be aware of and follow Trust security procedures.

    22.Stand in for the Team Leader as and when required.

  21. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

  22. Adhere to the dress code of the Trust while on duty or in service dress or using a service vehicle.

  23. To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and confines of the grade

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