We have a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician at Doncaster Council, this is a full-time Permanent role.

Salary details: Grade 8, £31,372 - £34,949 (depending on experience etc)

plus 6% shift allowance including Saturday working on rotas.

Contract Type: Full-time, 37 Hours Per Week, permanent

What is the role?

Doncaster Council are looking for a Vehicle Technician, to carry out all inspections, maintenance and repairs, on a large diverse fleet and varied Plant equipment, to ensure required/roadworthy condition and usability is maintained.

What are your responsibilities?

The inspection of and in-depth vehicle associated ancillaries’ repairs on cars, light commercials, and plant equipment.
Carry out MOT, Hackney and Private Hire tests in accordance with DVSA and Council regulations. (Training if not a MOT tester will be given)
Provide a responsive service enabling the Council to meet its statutory obligations, and legislative requirements set down by relative government bodies and industry professionals.
Work in line with all H&S regulations, risk assessments and safe working practices.
To diagnose vehicle defects and related issues, including use of IT based diagnostic equipment.
Carry out work within a realistic time, be this time either manufacturers, ICME, locally negotiated or a combination.
Complete all relevant statutory documentation; To support the training of apprentices and pass on necessary knowledge and skills.
Awareness of the motor vehicle retail industry and vehicle manufacturers’ specifications.
Experience of working in a Transport Workshop environment delivering reactive repairs; project work, servicing, and technical skills.
Experience in either a franchised dealership or major fleet operation.

What skills do you Need?

Must have recent experience of working as a Vehicle Technician, for a local authority or Vehicle Maintenance company.
Must be physically fit and healthy, as you will be working in the Workshop / Outside and may need to lift heavy items.
You must be Fully Qualified to issue MOTs to vehicles.
Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and managers.
IMI/City & Guilds or NVQ Automotive Servicing and Repair Level 3 (Light or Heavy);
IMI/City & Guilds Motor- Craft Part 1 & 2 or BTEC equivalent (Light or Heavy);
ICT Literate.
Full UK Driving License.
Full Knowledge of all Health and Safety legislations

Additional Information

Rotating weekly days and afters shift.
Days Monday - Thursday 06.00 to 14.00 (13.00 Friday)
Afters Monday - Thursday 12.00 to 20.00 (19.00 Friday)
Rostered Saturday (approx. 1 in 6) 07.00 to 15.00 with a day off in lieu the following week.
Optional weekly call out (approx. 1 in 6)

Next Steps:

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