Job Purpose:
This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our fleet. You will achieve this by delivering industry leading maintenance and support to drivers and all staff, by effectively collaborating with all departments you will be empowering them to operate vehicles safely, economically and in full compliance with the UK law.
This dynamic role demands flexibility and adaptability, including travel to different depots & sites across our workstream.
Working hours: 06:00-16:00 Monday to Friday - Weekend work 1 in 3 Saturdays as required
Location: Main base location is March, Cambridgeshire, however this is a mobile Technician role and travel will be part of this role as and when required, to our other depots and sites.
Salary: Competitive Package
Benefits: Van, Fuel Card, Mobile Phone, Tablet, Laptop, Pension
Principle Responsibilities and Duties:
* Diagnose faults in vehicles and determine the most effective repair methods
* Perform maintenance and repair services on a variety of makes and models
* Carry out inspections and road tests of vehicles to ensure they are safe and reliable
* Complete all relevant paperwork and administration tasks accurately and efficiently
* Communicate stock levels, maintain an inventory of parts and materials in both depots
* Maintain a clean and safe work environment, Van and workshop
* Adhere to company, RAMS, SSOW, policies and procedures
* Assist the Transport department with gate checks, vehicle compliance and transport audits
* Monitor and assist all employees in having the ability to complete their daily tasks in accordance with UK compliance & road laws, health & safety & driver regulations without taking, or causing any additional risks; these include but not limited to
o Liaising with all managers & supervisors daily, ensuring vehicles & trailers are compliant for daily use
o Liaising with yard, workshop, operator, and fleet management departments to ensure all the depot targets are achieved regarding transport
o Ensure all vehicle breakdowns are dealt with in a timely matter and facilitate calls when out of hours for breakdowns
* Fully utilise the Samsara and R2C systems, fitment of tracking devices and cameras.
* Understand that our business has operational challenges and changes, this role will need to adapt, perform and carry out the required changes for the business as and when required
* Tyre management, periodic tyre inspections and replacements
* Maintain accurate records for internal purposes and FORS to ensure each location meets all required standards in preparation for both external and internal audits
Essential Skills and Knowledge requirements:
* Demonstrate a good work ethic and wiliness to learn
* Demonstrate a good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office applications
* Demonstrate excellent communication both written and verbal
* Previous experience in a similar fleet role and as an HGV/LGV Technician (Preferred)
* Previous experience with Plant, Small Trailers, Grabs and Hotboxes (preferred)
* Good understanding of 'The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness' & 'Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) inspection manual'
* Good Understanding of Class 4 & 7 MOT standards.
* Diagnostics and fault-finding experience
* Full Clean UK Driving Licence (Preferred Class 1)
* Being Proactive, self-motivated, able to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
* Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our company values.
* Attention to detail/ accuracy.
* Previous experience in tyre replacement and wheel balancing
* In depth knowledge of latest automotive technology and willingness to share relevant information with the business and drivers
* Preferably hold a minimum level 3 City & Guilds, IMI, IRTEC, or similar qualification for HGV/LGV, Small trailers, Plant etc.
* Roadside Emergency Action Concerning Technicians (REACT) Course (Preferred)
The Company regrets to inform that potential candidate who do not have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as their details will not be processed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a minimum level 3 City & Guilds, IMI, IRTEC, or similar qualification for HGV/LGV, Small trailers, Plant etc
* Previous experience in a similar fleet role and as an HGV/LGV Technician
* Previous experience with Plant, Small Trailers, Grabs and Hotboxes
* Good understanding of 'The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness' & 'Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) inspection manual'
* Good Understanding of Class 4 & 7 MOT standards
* Previous experience in tyre replacement and wheel balancing
* Do you have knowledge Roadside Emergency Action Concerning Technicians (REACT)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in March PE15 0AR